The Principles of Adult Learning Are That It Should Be Engaging and Therefore Active, Relevant and Purposeful, Clear in It's Objectives and Inclusive. in Order for It to Be Inclusive, Supporting All Learning Styles and

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The principles of adult learning are that it should be engaging and therefore active, relevant and purposeful, clear in it's objectives and inclusive. In order for it to be inclusive, supporting all learning styles and being attentive to learner needs, a range of learning and teaching methods are needed. In order for the methods to be effective there needs to be a range of resources Resources need to facilitate the use of modern technologies.(Wilson,2009). The resources used need to be selected carefully and reflect the needs of the learner. If resources fail to do this they will create barriers to learning and disadvantage some if not all of the group.Selecting the resources!! Not only do the learners needs need to be considered but so too do things such as budget and the working environment!! For example, some resources can be very expensive and therefore textbooks may need to be shared one between two. Sharing textbooks can lead to problems if there are learners within your group who aren't particularly strong, avid readers. They may feel pressured to keep up and not really take things in. Tutors may need to find a suitable, cheaper alternative, however, this may not be easy and will they arrive in time, if ordering, for the course to start. The environment itself also needs to be considered. Tutors in a prison setting for example may not be able to use their own laptops and memory sticks. There will also be tighter restrictions with regards to learners using computers embedding learning and strict policies regarding leaving your own unattended. The room layout may also restrict what resources can be used, for example is there enough room to move around to consider floating groups, is there space for a projector, is there enough wall space to project something on, are there printing facilities for handouts, does your budget cover this and

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