Instructional Design: Adult Learners

45mBeginner2014-09-23

Authors

Jeff Toister

Author, Consultant, Trainer

Course details

Adult learners have specific needs that have to be considered during the instructional design process. In this course, one in a series on instructional design, Jeff Toister explores the best practices and techniques that will help designers work with, and train, adult learners. Explore the theory behind adult learning, discover techniques to increase active (vs. passive) learning, see how to identify and surmount barriers to learning, and get additional resources for developing training for adults.

Learning objectives
Adult learning theory
Understanding the four stages of learning
Comparing active vs. passive learning
Overcoming learning barriers
Turning theory into practice

Skills covered

Instructional DesignTraining and EducationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What to know before watching this course
03 - Understanding the importance of adult learning

1. Applying Adult Learning Theory

04 - Introduction to Malcolm Knowles's andragogy theory
05 - Preparing learners for instruction
06 - Understanding the four stages of learning

2. Active Learning Techniques

07 - Comparing active versus passive learning
08 - Aligning training with learning styles
09 - Creating active learning techniques

3. Overcoming Learning Barriers

10 - Identifying common learning barriers
11 - Incorporating the 70-20-10 rule into learning design

4. Turning Theory into Practice

12 - Applying adult learning theory in instructional design
13 - Additional resources and references