title: Program design for adult learners.
abstract: The voice of adult learners is often overlooked in the design of programs that are specifically constructed to meet their learning needs. This article portrays the design of a midwifery re-registration program that commenced with a survey of non-practising midwives. The organisation of the course, together with the processes involved in curriculum building are explained. The adult learner, particularly in a situation where previous knowledge, skills and experience are vital inputs to the design of programs, have been highlighted.
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Martins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods