The Art and Science of Adult Learning – A Teaching and Learning Handbook is an adult learning ebook for trainers, available as an instant access PDF. Written by former airline captain Anne Sølvsteen, the handbook draws on more than 40 years of training experience and combines practical insight with well-established research on how adults learn best.
Inside the ebook, you’ll learn how to plan effective training sessions, create a positive learning environment, present knowledge clearly, and assess trainee performance. Based on hundreds of training courses delivered across different industries, this handbook helps trainers move beyond simply delivering training – and start creating learning that sticks.
Language: English
Page numbers: 102
Publication date: 16-03-2026
Format: Pdf (instant access)
Chapters: 01: The trainer’s role: 02: The learning process; 03: The fundamentals of teaching and learning; 04: The teaching process; 05: Training programme development; 06: Questioning techniques; 07: Training philosophies; 08: Techniques of applied instruction; 09: Student evaluation and testing; 10: Debriefing and feedback techniques
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Practical takeaways
40+ years of experience
Format
PDF file (instant access)
Length
102 pages organised into ten chapters
License
You are free to use, adapt, and integrate the materials included into your own training programmes
HOW TO USE
The Art and Science of Adult Learning ebook is designed as a practical reference for trainers. Each chapter focuses on a key element of effective teaching – from planning a session to facilitating learning and providing feedback.
You can read the ebook from start to finish or use individual chapters as inspiration when preparing your training.
WHO IS IT FOR
This ebook is written for trainers responsible for planning and delivering training within their organisation’s programmes.
It is particularly relevant for CRM trainers, Human Factors trainers working in aviation and other safety-critical industries.
It is also valuable for professionals preparing to move into instructional roles.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The ebook includes practical tips and trainer insights that you can easily apply directly in your own training sessions.
It combines practical teaching experience with learning research to explain not only what works, but also why it works when teaching adults.
It concludes with a Trainer Checklist to support you in preparing, delivering, and evaluating a training session.
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It covers elements such as how to plan training sessions, create a supportive learning environment, present knowledge clearly, facilitate discussions, and provide effective feedback.
The topics are based on the EASA framework used in Teaching and Learning programmes for SFI/TRI instructors.
The handbook includes the following chapters:
01: The Trainer’s Role
02: The Learning Process
03: The Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning
04: The Teaching Process
05: Training Programme Development
06: Questioning Techniques
07: Training Philosophies
08: Techniques of Applied Instruction
09: Student Evaluation and Testing
10: Debriefing and Feedback Techniques
The ebook is inspired by the structured teaching philosophy used in aviation training, but the principles of adult learning apply across many professional training environments. Trainers in healthcare, safety-critical industries, and other professional training settings will also find it relevant.
You will receive the handbook as a digital PDF. If you would also like a physical copy, you can purchase the softcover version here.
Our teaching and learning ebook is written for trainers responsible for planning and delivering training within their organisation’s programmes. It is particularly relevant for CRM trainers, Human Factors trainers, instructors, and professionals working in aviation and other safety-critical industries.
