All learners have special needs and requirements,
and adults are no different. How is an adult
learner described? Malcom Knowles discovered several key characteristics
of adult learners.
Self-directed
Goal-oriented
Have accumulated life experiences
Relevancy-oriented
Practical
Require respect
To ensure learning, be
sure to incorporate the following elements
in your instruction:
Motivation
Reinforcement
Retention
Transference
Click here
for research articles on adult learning.