## Early Intervention

# 6 Adult Learning Principles

Supporting the learning needs of caregivers is a fundamental part of early intervention practice. These 6 principles can guide your work with caregivers to ensure strong and productive relationships.

#### Caregivers learn best when what is being learned is

**1** **immediately relevant and useful.**

#### Caregivers learn best when new knowledge is built on prior

**2** **knowledge and experience.**

#### Caregivers need to understand what they are learning, why

**3** **it’s important, and how to use it with their children.**

#### Caregivers learn best through active participation and

**4** **practice.**

#### Caregivers learn and remember best when what they

**5** **are learning is practiced in context and in real time.**

#### Caregivers benefit from opportunities to reflect

#### and receive feedback on their learning and

**6** **their performance.**