Provide face-to-face meeting opportunities: to allow for learning from others and to provide camaraderie (networking and moral support).

Individual 
The learning experience: Provides a nurturing context for learning, with attention to• Cultural or group background and influences• The physical environment• The use of tools or practices appropriate to learner skills and abilities.
The learning experience: Builds on positive emotions, curiosity, enjoyment, and interest.
The learning experience: Allows a learner to interact and collaborate with others on instructional tasks.
The learning experience: Relates to personal interests and provides for personal choice and control. (the learning experience is “learner centered”)
The learning experience: Promotes active engagement and real world problem solving.
The learning experience: Enables the learner to link new knowledge to their existing knowledge in meaningful ways.

Citation: Bonnell, J. & A. Baird. (2004). Applying Principles of Adult Education Theory to a Professional Development Program for Watershed Group Leaders. Best Education Practices (BEPs) for Water Outreach Professionals: Defining BEPs, Refining New Resources and Recommending Future Actions Symposium. University of Wisconsin — Environmental Resources Center.
Citation Type: Research