Adult Learners
Self-directed
Provide their own
motivation
Create their
own standards
Have personal
experience
Must have an
application to life
Need to see the
benefit of learning
Recall is the
strongest at the
beginning and
end
Awareness of different
learning styles
Audience Analysis
Checklist
How many participants are
expected?
What is the make-up of the
group?
What is the main occupation
or background of the group?
What is their knowledge of the
subject or topic?
Why are they
attending this session?
How many participants are
expected?
What is the make-up of the
group?
What is the main occupation
or background of the group?
What is their knowledge of the
subject or topic?
Why are they
attending this session?
What are their expectations?
What might be some barriers or
challenges regarding the topic?
What knowledge do they have
of me and my presentation?
How much credibility building
do I need to do?
How and when can I use
audience experts to build my
topics?
Resistance to Transition Cycle
Handling Resistance and
Disruptive Behavior
Handling Resistance and
Disruptive Behavior
 Encourage shared responsibility
for handling difficult members
 Use non-verbal cues
 Validate acceptable behavior
 Speak privately with repeat
offenders
Games
Panel Facilitation
Group Discussion
Role Play
Group Discussion
Define
Set-up
Facilitate
Debrief
Summarize
Define
Set-up
Conduct and Monitor
Debrief and Summarize
Panel Facilitation
Games
Define
Prepare
Conduct
Debrief
Adult Learners