Training for Dummies
Chapter One
Why Adults Learn
In This Chapter
* Examining the basic principles of adult learning
* Identifying a trainer's responsibility to ensure adults learn
* Identifying types of learning
* Defining training roles
Think back to the past 60 days. What is one thing you learned?
Before reading ahead, try to recall what you learned and why you learned it.
Perhaps you learned to play racquetball because you always wanted to learn
to play the game. Perhaps you had a flat tire on the way home, and you had
to learn to change the tire because you had to do it. You didn't want to, but
you had no choice.
If you're like most adults, you learn to do most things as an adult because
you want to learn it or you need to learn it.
This chapter explores adult learning theory, how people learn, and how trainers
can assist participants to learn in the classroom.
Adult Learning Theory
Trainers are most successful when they understand conditions under which
adults learn best. Therefore, it is important to under ... read full excerpt from Training For Dummies ebook
