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Engr. Alexander B. Trillana: Osh Consultant

This document discusses fundamental concepts and methodologies of adult learning. It outlines the learning process and steps, including attention, motivation, encoding, storage and recall, practice, feedback and transfer. It also discusses characteristics of adult learners, including that they have experience, are task oriented, minimize risk and resist change. The document provides techniques to motivate adult learners and gain their respect, such as showing relevance, encouraging success, and being responsive, consistent and intellectually honest.

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Engr. Alexander B. Trillana: Osh Consultant

This document discusses fundamental concepts and methodologies of adult learning. It outlines the learning process and steps, including attention, motivation, encoding, storage and recall, practice, feedback and transfer. It also discusses characteristics of adult learners, including that they have experience, are task oriented, minimize risk and resist change. The document provides techniques to motivate adult learners and gain their respect, such as showing relevance, encouraging success, and being responsive, consistent and intellectually honest.

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Fundamental Concepts and

Methodologies of Adult Learning

ENGR. ALEXANDER B. TRILLANA


OSH CONSULTANT
Recognize learning
steps and instructional
events for each part of
a lesson. Based upon
adult learner
characteristics,
determine appropriate
instructional techniques
for effective training.
Learning is a complex process.
An awareness of how people
learn is helpful to planning
instructional events that make
learning easier and encourage
recall.

In addition, adult students have


specific characteristics that affect
what an instructor does in the
classroom to promote learning.
An awareness of these
characteristics can help the
instructor respond in a way that
will motivate trainees and create
a positive learning environment.
LEARNING is a change in behaviour
that can be seen and measured.
LEARNING PROCESS STEPS (according to the
Gagne Briggs model of the learning process)

Attention
Motivation
Encoding
Storage and Recall
Practice
Feedback
Transfer
LEARNING STEPS AND INSTRUCTIONAL
EVENTS

Learning Steps Instructional Events

Attention Direct Selective Perception


Use focused training aids
Emphasize important aspects
Motivation Establish a State of Expectancy
Establish relevance
State objectives
Relate the new to the old

Recall Cue Retrieval of Previous Learning


Provide practice activities
Use questioning
Encoding & Storage

Assist Encoding and Storage


Structure content
Use examples
Use analogies
Use memory aids
Provide a meaningful context
Feedback Reinforce Correct Knowledge/Skills
Evaluate performance
Diagnose strengths/weaknesses

Transfer Enhance Retention and Transfer


Apply to different situations
Reinforce job-related applications
ADULT LEARNING
PRINCIPLES

LEARNING IS:
A transformation that takes
place over time.
A continuous cycle of action
and reflection.
Most effective when it
addresses issues relevant to
the learner.
Is most effective when people
learn with others.
Occurs best in a supportive
and challenging environment
ADULT LEARNER
CHARACTERISTICS

They have EXPERIENCE

Education
Job
Real world

They are TASK ORIENTED


Goal Directed
Organized
Application-Based
They minimize RISK

Lack of Confidence
No Recent Schooling
Need for Self Esteem
Anxious in New
Situations
They are RESISTANT TO
CHANGE

What They Know/Do


How They Learn
How They View Things

They want
INVOLVEMENT

Success/Advancement
Recognition
Participation
Job/Personal
Improvement
ADULT LEARNERS
have DIFFERENCES:

Physical Differences
Emotional Differences
Intellectual
Differences
Learning Style
Differences
TECHNIQUES TO
MOTIVATE ADULT
LEARNERS:

Show a need
Develop an intent to learn
Maintain interest
Encourage early success
Give recognition and
credit
Avoid emotional response
Use honest praise and
avoid blame
Be professional
GAINING RESPECT
FROM ADULT
LEARNERS:

1. Display genuine
interest
Lesson preparation
Responsive in
discussion

2. Have a positive
attitude toward learners
Maturity
Skill and Knowledge
base
3. Be responsive to learners needs

Pace of Class
Individual Differences/Learning Styles
Relevance of Material

4. Be intellectually honest in response to questions


5. Be consistent and objective
6. Avoid sarcasm or ridicule
BOSH TRAINING

ADULT LEARNING

END OF SESSION

By: ENGR. ALEXANDER B. TRILLANA


OSH CONSULTANT

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