Adult Learning Principles and Methods for Enhancing the Training Role of Supervisors

Abstract

The training role of supervisors is an increasingly salient one in many social welfare agencies. In support of this heightened emphasis, adult learning principles and supervision-appropriate teaching methods are presented. One-to-one teaching, brainstorming, roleplaying, modeling behavior, and guided reflection are discussed in the context of two adult learning principles, facilitation and social reinforcement. Data from an evaluation of inservice training focused on the above skills indicates their practice utility.