Learning Styles
Adult Learning Principles
Roles of the Preceptor
100

This learning style prefers graphs, charts, and PowerPoints. 

What is a visual learner?

100

You give them something to work towards. 

What is Goal-Oriented learning? 

100

This preceptor role is known as the socializer. 

What is the Role Model? 

200

This learning style prefers discussions and verbal instructions. 

What is an auditory learner?

200

You give real life practice with their skills.

What is Practical learning? 

200

This preceptor role helps the learner connect the dots during orientation. 

What is the Facilitator? 

300

This learning style likes hands-on learning. 

What is kinesthetic learner? 

300

Instead of giving answers to your preceptee, you ask them a question to promote their learning. 

What is Self-Directed learning? 

300
This preceptor role helps the learner put their knowledge into practice. 

What is the Teacher/Coach?

400

This learning style like taking notes. 

What is a read/write learner? 

400

Adult learners come with their own understanding of situations and knowledge base. 

What is Experience learning? 

400

This preceptor role gives ongoing feedback throughout orientation and beyond. 

What is the Evaluator? 

500

Adult learners need to know the "why" in what they are learning. 

What is Relevant learning? 

500

These preceptor role shows respect for human dignity and autonomy. 

What is the Leader and Influencer?