Malcolm Knowles News Today

Why would managers refer to employees who have successfully completed up to fourteen years of schooling and were successful in Secondary School exit examinations and post-secondary school learning, as slow or unteachable? On the other hand, why would they refer to employees whose educational career were prematurely terminated but would have learnt the basic skill necessary to carry out menial jobs, star employees? Is it possible that managers do not...

Adapting EHS Training for Engaging Learning in the Digital Age

The intricate world of adult learning theories and their real-world applications.

The intricate world of adult learning theories and their real-world applications.

Nudge learning works because it leverages multiple things we know about how the brain learns.

As an instructor for ATD’s Adult Learning Certificate, I work with many former teachers wanting to transition from teaching younger students to becoming corporate trainers and instructional designers. While the transition is not as difficult as some might think, it can still be challenging to navigate on your own. Even if you’re not an “escaped teacher” yourself, chances are that you’ll be working with one or more former teachers in the coming months. Now is a good time to review the d...

Too often, the utilization of outdated or misaligned training techniques creates a disconnect between the teacher and student.

As they embark on their learning journeys, employees will need a support crew to prevent them from running adrift.