Adult Learners

Self-directedSelf-directed

Have personal Have personal experienceexperience

Provide their own motivation

Create their own standards

Need to see the Need to see the benefit of learningbenefit of learning

Awareness of different Awareness of different learning styleslearning styles

Must have an application to life

Recall is the strongest at the beginning and end

Audience Analysis Checklist

How many participants are expected?

What is the make-up of the group?

What is the main occupation or background of the group?What is their knowledge of the subject or topic?

Why are they attending this session?

How many participants are expected?

What is the make-up of the group?

What is the main occupation or background of the group?What is their knowledge of the subject or topic?

Why are they attending this session?

What are their expectations?What might be some barriers or challenges regarding the topic?What knowledge do they have of me and my presentation?How much credibility building do I need to do?

How and when can I use audience experts to build my topics?

Resistance to Transition Resistance to Transition CycleCycle

Handling Resistance and Disruptive Behavior

Handling Resistance and Disruptive Behavior

Encourage shared responsibility for handling difficult members

Use non-verbal cues Validate acceptable

behavior Speak privately with

repeat offenders

Group Discussion

Panel Facilitation

Role Play

Games

DefineSet-upFacilitateDebriefSummarize

Group Discussion

DefineSet-upConduct and

MonitorDebrief and

Summarize

Panel Facilitation

DefinePrepareConductDebriefGames

Adult Learners