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Adult Learning Versus Workplace Learning

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Adult learning has historically referred to educational opportunities outside the workplace, yet the same methods and models used in adult learning should remain applicable inside organizations.

Workplace learning cant be complete without a segment that adheres to adult learning principles. We cannot simply teach someone a workplace requirement or methodthe adult learning model and methods must coincide with the specific workplace learning situation.

If we attempt to teach an adult in the work

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