Adult learning theory explores how adults learn. It provides a framework to help instructors design learning and development programs that will meet the needs of professionals at each phase of their career path. There are a variety of adult learning theories that can inform training decisions in the corporate training context and can also be considered to design professional development activities for educators. Understanding how adults learn is essential to developing successful training programs. Also see Andragogy.

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