How to Create a Good Learning Environment—Training Basics

Table of contents

1. Copyright
2. Learning Environments
3. Adult Learners
   1. Adults Are Motivated to Learn
   2. Adults Want to Apply New Skills Immediately
   3. Background Influences Learning
   4. Ability Affects Instructional Environment
   5. Adults Learn Best at Their Own Pace
   6. Varying Levels Challenge Adults
   7. Teaching Styles Affect Learning Ability
   8. Consistent Feedback
   9. Interpersonal Skills Affect Learning
   10. Sustained Interest in Continuing Education
   11. Initial Fears
   12. Adults Need to Feel Involved
   13. Learners Need Support
   14. Freedom to Select Their Own Training
   15. Characteristics of Adult Learners
       1. Life Experience
       2. Preference for Informal Environments
       3. Personal Directives
       4. Getting to the Heart of Motivation
       5. Underlying Interpretation
       6. Expectations
       7. Diversity Among Learners
       8. Desire to Learn
   16. Effective Trainers and Instructors
   17. Tips for Trainers
4. Training Methods and Strategies
   1. Lecture
      1. Lecture Characteristics
         1. Advantages of Lecture Presentations
         2. Disadvantages of Lecture Presentations
      2. Lecture Tips
   2. Discussion
      1. Characteristics of Discussion Groups
         1. Advantages of Discussion Groups
         2. Disadvantages of Discussion Groups
      2. Discussion Tips
   3. Demonstration
      1. Characteristics of Demonstration
         1. Advantages of Demonstration Techniques
         2. Disadvantages of Demonstrations
      2. Demonstration Tips
5. References & Resources
   1. Articles
   2. Books
   3. Infolines
6. Job Aid
   1. Checklist for Presentation Skills