Adult Learning Principles

Some Basic Adult Learning Principles

We learn best:

·         When we see a point to learning – when it’s something we want to do

·         When we learn in ways which suit us – according to our own learning style

·         When we can see where we are going and why

·         In short bursts with plenty of variety

·         When we can take it one step at a time

·         When we are rewarded for our learning

·         When we relate the content to ourselves

·         When we combine sight, hearing, movement, sound, touch, images

·         When we teach/explain/discuss it with others

·         When we relate it to what we already know

·         When we put it in our own words

·         When we practice what we learn

·         When we relax

·         When we can focus on the topic

·         When we use ‘mistakes’ as learning clues

·         When we learn with humour.