The document outlines principles of adult learning. It discusses that adults learn best in an environment that is active, respectful, accepting, trusting, encouraging self-discovery, non-threatening, open, recognizes uniqueness, embraces differences and mistakes, and tolerates ambiguity. It also notes that adult learning principles include adults being self-directed, using life experiences to learn, focusing on goals, needing relevance, being practical, seeking help and modern learning approaches, and choosing how they learn.

1. PRINCIPLES OF
ADULT LEARNING

2. 1. An environment of active people
CONDITIONS
OF
LEARNING
2. A climate of respect
3. A climate of acceptance
4. Atmosphere of trust
5. A climate of self-discovery
6. A non-threatening
psychological climate

3. 7. A climate of openness
CONDITIONS
OF
LEARNING
8. An emphasis on the uniquely
personal nature of learning
9. A climate in which difference is
determined to be good and
desirable

4. 10. A climate which recognizes the
right to make mistakes
CONDITIONS
OF
LEARNING
11. An atmosphere that tolerates
ambiguity
12. An emphasis on cooperative
evaluation and self-evaluation

5. 1. Adults have a higher sense of
self-direction and motivation
ADULT
LEARNING
PRINCIPLES
2. Adults use their life experience
to facilitate learning
3. Adults are focused on achieving
goals
4. Adults need to know how the
information is relevant

6. ADULT
LEARNING
PRINCIPLES
5. Adults are practical
6. Adults are looking for help and
mentorship
7. Adults are open for modern ways
of learning
8. Adults want to choose how they
learn