principles of non formal adult education
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Training of Trainers
How to Create a Training Session Part 2:
Principles of Non-Formal Adult Education
Training of Trainers Topics
• Managing Your Session
• Principles of Non-formal Adult Education
• Preparing Your Presentation
Guidelines
We will start on time
We will end on time, or early
We will have one 15 minute break –please return promptly!
Principles of Non-Formal Adult Ed.
• Characteristics of Adult Learning• Adult Learning Styles• Application – Bringing It All Together!
Characteristics of Adult Learning
Adult Learners…
Know what is important to them Compare new information to beliefs and
experiences Want training to be immediately useful
Characteristics of Adult Learning
Adults contribute by being:
A source of knowledge Problem centered Active participants
Characteristics of Adult Learning
Adult Learning is Problem Solving!
Trainers provide:ConceptsPrinciples
Guidelines…to guide problem-solving
The Adult Learning Cycle
Participants must… Experience Reflect on Make Generalizations about
And… Decide how to Apply
…new information
David A. Kolb, Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, 1983
The Adult Learning Cycle
Experience is when We are presented with new information Something stimulates our interest
This is the time for trainers to Clarify and structure tasks
The Adult Learning Cycle
Reflection is when We identify and analyze key information
This is the time for trainers to Encourage discussion and Call for a break
The Adult Learning Cycle
Generalization is when We interpret what we’ve learned based
on our beliefs and experiences
This is the time for the trainer to Answer questions and Provide clarification
The Adult Learning Cycle
Application is when We relate new information to our lives We decide what we will do next
This is the time for trainers to Give practice Guide planning
Create a Learning Environment
A learning environment must:
Be Motivating Be Goal-Oriented Have Frequent Breaks Balance Work and Play
Activity
Take a moment to answer the question:
• What motivates you?
Activity
Thoughts to consider:
What most interests you?What are you good at?
What would you do for no pay?How do you contribute? At home? At work?
15 Minute Break!
• Please return promptly in 15 minutes so we can continue on time…
Principles of Non-Formal Adult Education
Adult Learning Styles
Adult Learning Styles
Primary learning styles include:
• Imaginative• Analytical• Common-sense• Dynamic
Bernice McCarthy, The 4MAT System: Teaching to Learning Styles with Right/Left Mode Techniques, 1987
Imaginative Learners
Special skills include:
observing questioning visualizing / imagining inferring / drawing conclusions brainstorming interacting
Most comfortable with concrete Experience.
Special skills include:
finding patterns
organizing
analyzing
identifying parts
prioritizing
comparing
Analytical LearnersMost comfortable with Reflective observation
Common Sense Learners
Special skills include:
exploring / problem solving experimenting seeing predicting recording making things work
Most comfortable with Generalization.
Dynamic Learners
Special skills include:
integrating evaluating verifying explaining summarizing focusing
Most comfortable with Application.
Activity
Take a moment to identify your learning style…
Remember:
There is no wrong way to learnWe each have different strengths and
experiences to contribute
Principles of Non-Formal Adult Education
Bringing It All Together!
Bringing It All Together!
A presentation should:
recognize the needs of adult learners
take participants through each step of the learning cycle
And…
engage each learning style
Bringing It All Together!
To introduce Experience and engage Imaginative Learners:
Present new information Stimulate interest Clarify tasks Allow time for questions Imagine outcomes Brainstorming
Bringing It All Together!
To encourage Reflection and engage Analytic Learners:
Identify Key Information Discussion Take a break Find patterns / Organize information Identify steps and priorities Compare and contrast
Bringing It All Together
Encourage Generalization and engage Common Sense learners by:
Allowing time for Interpretation Answering questions Clarification Experimenting Answering, what comes next? (Predicting) Recording
Bringing It All Together!
To identify Application and engage Dynamic Learners:
Relate information to real world Decide what to do next Give practice Guide planning Summarize and… Verify understanding
Activity
Using your SMART Goals and Agenda, take a moment to develop an outline:
• Incorporate the Adult Learning CycleExperience > Reflection > Generalization > Application
• Include different learning stylesImaginative / Analytical / Common Sense / Dynamic
Final Thoughts
What thoughts would you like to share?
Questions?
What questions or concerns do you still have?
Thank you for your time!
[email protected] Appleton GainesNGO Development VolunteerPeace Corps Cameroon – 2011-2013