Staff In-Person Training Design Tips

Some of the key principles of adult learning theory include:

Adults are self-directed learners. Adults 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. Adults 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. Adults learn best when they are able to do, 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. Adults are more likely to be motivated to learn when they understand the purpose of the learning. They need to know how the new information will benefit them.

Structuring each Workshop Topic*

Opening	Short Lecture	Active Learning	Ending
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.
Examples:

Tips for Designing a Hands-on Workshop

Start with the end in mind.

Activities (what specific activities will students do to learn the things you want them to learn?)

<<objectives>>

Assessment (how will the students know how well they’re doing? How will you know how well they’re doing?)

<<activities>>>

Outcomes (what will students know or be able to do because they took your class)

<<evaluation and feedback>>

<< possible google slides or PowerPoint template?>>

<<linked learning modules>>>