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/