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.

CONTACT METHOD

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/
Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/
L&D Masterclass Series: https://360learning.com/blog/

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