Module I – Adult Learning Principles RiderCoach Training R4/07 Module I – Adult Learning 1 Opening Remarks

Module Objectives

1. • Describe the differences and similarities between adults and children as learners
2. • List characteristics of adult learners
3. • Describe how applying basic adult learning rules can maximize training effectiveness

Activity: Vehicles For Delivery Of Training

Training delivery is analogous to transportation vehicles.

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Activity: Describe the differences and similarities of adult and child learners.

This activity will focus on differences and commonalities between children and adults in learning situations.

Children:

1. - Rely on ______________________
2. - ______________________________ Information
3. - Expect to use ______________ in the _______________

 

- Have little __________________________

1. - Offer limited ________________________

Adults:

1. - Decide for _______________________
2. - Need to ____________________ information
3. - Expect _______________________ use
4. - Have past _________________________
5. - Serve as a ___________________________

 

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Activity: Individual differences that affect learning

Personal differences affect how a person learns.

"Everybody learns at their own pace in their own way. We’ll focus on a few of these characteristics."

1. - Intelligence Level and Educational Background –
2. - Prior Knowledge & Skills –
3. - Aptitude –

 

- Attitudes & Interest –

1. - Learning Styles –

Learning Styles Modality Preference Inventory.

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Instructions for Completing Learning Styles Modality Preference Inventory:

1. 1. Read each statement carefully.
2. 2. Select the appropriate number response as you think it applies to you: 3 for Often; 2 for Sometimes; 1 for Seldom/Never.
3. 3. Total the scores for each section and record the total in the respective place.
4. 4. A score of 21 or higher in any modality indicates a strength in that area.
5. 5. The highest score of the three modalities indicates your primary strength. For example, a score of 23 in Visual indicates that you are a strong visual learner.

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Activity: Hearing, Seeing, Doing

What I hear, I forget;

What I see, I Remember;

What I Do, I Understand

Balloon Dog Exercise

Activity 6: Summary & Conclusion

"We have discussed differing ways that individuals learn and that there is no "one best" way for everybody.

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Rider Coach Professional Development Workshop (PDW)

Adult Learning Principles

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