This adaptation is admittedly a new and challenging endeavor. We feel we are well positioned for the challenge since we have developed and delivered over 50 training curricula for government clients over the past decade and have extensive experience with the evaluation of learning effectiveness as well. They need to be free to direct themselves. Learners may elect to move rapidly or slowly. Adults have accumulated a foundation of life experiences and knowledge that may include work-related activities, family responsibilities, and previous education.
Adults are goal-oriented .
Upon enrolling in a course, they usually know what goal they want to attain. They, therefore, appreciate an educational program that is organized and has clearly defined elements. Each course unit will have stated learning goals. The instructional content will be designed around those goals, and the quizzes and tests will be designed to determine if the learning goals have been achieved. Adults are relevancy-oriented .