Adult Learning Theory can help L&D to improve learner engagement, knowledge retention and skills application. In this episode, Dr Carrie O. Graham explores this topic and its application to the priorities of today’s L&D departments.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Adult learning theory focuses on the fact that adults learn very differently from children.
- Improving information retention and ensuring new skills are appropriately and accurately applied cement that learning.
- Learning can thrive in informal settings.
- Design the learning experience so that it places the environment where they will use those skills.
- Make things real for people by comparing what they are doing now with what they will do when using the new skills or information.
- Incorporate opportunities for problem-solving.
- Understand what motivates your learners, Carrie shares a couple of examples to help you with this.
BEST MOMENTS
'My work focuses on improving the engagement of the adult learner. Supporting their information retention.'
'Understand who they are as a learner.'
'If you’re thinking long-term, using a quantitative assessment of learning is absolutely mandatory. '
'As you are building your content, make references back to who they are as a learner.'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Learning and Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523
L&D Masterclass Series: https://360learning.com/blog/
EPISODE RESOURCES
You can follow and contact Carrie via:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarriegraham/
Website: https://www.drcarriegraham.com
ABOUT THE GUEST
Carrie O. Graham Bio
Owner of Carrie O. Graham Learning & Solutions, Dr. Graham helps subject matter experts improve learning outcomes by strategically integrating adult learning best practices. A published author, researcher, and conference presenter with 25+ years’ experience in learning, instructional design, and leadership development across industries.
Dr. Graham has a reputation of understanding problems that are stated and revealing what is not stated, then asking critical questions to help people uncover clear and insightful solutions. Not believing in the “one-size-fits-all” approach she customises solutions to support unique individual and organisational needs.
ABOUT THE HOST
David James
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.
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