Introduction

This section has been prepared to support the development of dissemination and training workshops that reflect adult education principles and, thus, enhance the impact of the workshops.
 

Objectives

To appreciate the theory and practice of adult education and training; and
To gain knowledge, skills and teaching strategies to design and conduct dissemination and training workshops suitable to local conditions.

 

Adult Learning

1. The role of the facilitator
2. Physical and psychological factors
3. Experiential and participatory learning processes
4. Individual differences
5. Reflection and evaluation
6. Creating a learning community

The information in these sections has been summarised in a slideshow that could be used as a presentation on adult learning and facilitation skills.

 

References

Online bibliography of books on workshop facilitation
Blackmore, J. (1996) Pedagogy: Learning Styles. Telecommunications for Remote Work and Learning.
Imel, S. (1995) Inclusive Adult Learning Environments, ERIC Digest No. 162 ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education, Columbus, Ohio.
Sharp, P.A. (2000) The 'Never Evers' of Workshop Facilitation, National Staff Development Council.
The University of New South Wales, Principles of Instruction Design and Adult Learning, Faculty of the Built Environment.

Credits

This section was written by Ellen Appleby, Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre; Jo-Anna Crawford, Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre; and John Fien, Margaret Gooch and Clayton White, Griffith University, Australia.