Principles of Adult Learning

A one-page handout describing the principles of adult learning, as articulated by CNCS.

This resource was pulled from the training session "Beyond Icebreakers and Power Points - Incorporating Principles of Adult Learning into your Training Program" presented by Nancy Henry, Judith Gold, and Nicole Trimble at the National Conference on Service and Volunteerism (June 20, 2006).

Use this resource:

  • as a checklist to guide your planning and facilitation of training events.

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Comments (1)

Donna L:

This is a nice and clear guide to use when planning a new training session. It is very easy to use as a check list to make sure that you have covered everything that needs to be considered when working with adult learners (of course, you do have to have your own content).
Thanks

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