Key Adult Learning Theory Principles
| Ownership | Relevance | Active Involement | Purpose |
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- Adults are self-directed learners and want to be in control of their own learning.
- They want to be able to set their own goals, choose their own learning activities, and assess their own progress.
| - Adults learn best when the material is relevant to their lives.
- They are more likely to retain information when they can see how it applies to their work, their personal lives, or their goals.
| - Adults learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process and learn best when they are able to do
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, - - not just listen.
- They learn best when they can participate in activities, discuss the material, and reflect on their own experiences.
| - Adults need to know why they are learning something.
- They are more likely to be motivated to learn when they understand the purpose of the learning, and need to know how the new information will benefit them.
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Structuring Workshop Topics*
| Opening | Short Lecture | Active Learning | Ending |
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| CONNECT and SPARK | Inform, Explain, and Deepen | Engage, Apply, and Retain | Close, Praise, Plan, and Reinforce |
Go over the purpose of the workshop and why this information might be relevant or useful to the learner. | Explain and show the information. | Give the learner an opportunity to practice. | - Review and give feedback
- Clarify any misunderstandings or elaborate
- Restate your main points
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*Adapted from Dr. Greg Reihman's "Structuring Class Meetings: A Planning Guide"
Tips for Designing a Hands-on Workshop
Start with the end in mind.
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