Adult Learning Facilitator’s Toolkit
Author: WE Public Health & NACCHO
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Adult Learning Facilitators Toolkit
This practical guide transforms foundational adult learning principles into actionable strategies you can implement in your very next training session. Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or new to adult education, you’ll find concrete tools and techniques that make a real difference in learner engagement and outcomes.
What’s Inside:
- Core Principles Made Clear: Understanding the six fundamental principles of adult learning and why they matter
- 90+ Ready-to-Use Strategies: Specific, actionable techniques organized by principle with real examples
- Interactive Training Tool: Adult Learning Principles Bingo cards to make your sessions more engaging and bring the adult learning principles to life
April 2025 Workshop: Preparedness Summit Pre-Conference
Title: Delivering High-Impact IPC Training Through Better Design and Facilitation
Attendance: 43 LHD professionals from across the country
Participants expanded on their knowledge from the Principles of Adult Learning course and had the opportunity to:
- Strengthen IPC training and facilitation skills
- Practice interactive teaching techniques
- Share experiences and build peer networks
Resources from this workshop include:
July 2025 Workshop: NACCHO360 Pre-Conference
Title: Beyond the Basics: Leveling Up IPC Training with Connection & Creativity
Attendance: 45 LHD professionals from across the country
Building on both the Principles of Adult Learning and IPC Fundamentals of Infection Control courses, participants:
- Applied adult learning strategies and interpersonal skills to IPC training
- Reviewed and explained key IPC concepts (e.g., germs, reservoirs, transmission, and standard precautions)
- Practiced creative facilitation techniques, including games, coaching, and scenario-based exercises
Resources from this workshop include:
- Adult Learning Principles Reference Guide
- Adult Learning Principles Bingo
- Facilitation Techniques Reference Guide
- Facilitation Techniques Bingo
- All workshop slides
- IPC Case Puzzles and Answer Sheets
- IPC Training Scenarios
New Resources Developed from Participant Feedback
Based on input from workshop participants, three new resources to further support IPC trainers were created:
Adult Learning Facilitator’s Toolkit: Reorganized Principles of Adult Learning and Facilitation reference guides, explaining the what and why of each principle offering practical strategies for implementation.
Training Preparation Checklist: Step-by-step guide for planning a training from start to finish.
Training “Run of Show”: How-to guide for preparing a facilitator guide for real-time use, with examples for in-person and virtual trainings. The PDF version includes sample guides; Word file provides template for customization.
Program: Community Health
Submitted Date: Oct 19, 2025 | Modified Date: May 22, 2026
Primary Toolkit: IPC Resource Library | Secondary Toolkit: N/A
Jurisdiction:
Institution Type: NACCHO, Other,
Keywords: IPC Resource Library, Infectious Disease
