About the course
This course is designed for trainers, educators, and facilitators working in adult education who want to develop their skills in designing and delivering effective training programs. Participants will explore the principles of adult learning, instructional design, and facilitation techniques while gaining hands-on experience in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand theories and principles of adult education and their practical applications.
Develop effective facilitation skills for diverse adult learners.
Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate adult learning programs.
Course Content
This interactive and practical course will enable trainers to create engaging, inclusive, and effective adult learning experiences. Participants will leave with ready-to-use teaching materials, strategies, and a professional network to continue their development in adult education.
Morning Session
- Introduction to the course: Objectives and expectations
- The history and significance of adult education in Europe
- Key differences between pedagogy and andragogy
Afternoon Session
- Understanding adult learners’ characteristics and motivations
- Multicultural strategies in adult education
• Group activity: Identifying learning styles and diversity in adult education
Morning Session
- Overview of key theories in adult learning (e.g., Andragogy, Transformative Learning, Constructivism)
- Memory, cognition, and learning processes in adults
Afternoon Session
- Cognitive development and intelligence in adulthood
- Group discussion: Applying theories to real-life teaching scenarios
• Workshop: Designing learner-centered activities
Morning Session
- Understanding the Program Design Model:
- Needs assessment
- Learning objectives
- Content design
Afternoon Session
- Instructional methodologies: Blended learning, e-learning, and problem-based learning
- Workshop: Creating a basic lesson plan using instructional design models
• Peer review and feedback
Morning Session
- Role of the facilitator in adult education
- Communication skills and team dynamics
- Strategies for managing diverse and multicultural learning environments
Afternoon Session
- Ethics and values in adult education
- Workshop: Handling challenges in adult education settings
• Case studies: Solving real-world problems in training sessions
Morning Session
- Technology and digital tools in adult education
- How to develop an effective e-learning strategy
Afternoon Session
- Assessing learning outcomes and program effectiveness
- Final project: Designing and presenting an instructional plan
• Course reflection, Q&A, and certification ceremony
