You just found out you are going to lead a training class made up primarily of adult learners. You recall from a previous training and development class that significant differences exist in the design and delivery of training programs geared toward adults versus children. Which of the following statements about how you should approach the training is NOT congruent with adult learning theory?
A) develop training content around theoretical frameworks versus work-related needs and interests
B) include the trainees in the design and delivery of the training program
C) include the trainees in the needs analysis process
D) attempt to explain the value of the training program and, when possible, incorporate the experiences of the trainees and use them as examples

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Adult learners are usually more motivated when they can see the relevance of the training to their work-related needs and interests. Developing training content around theoretical frameworks may not be congruent with adult learning theory.

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