title: Breathing AIR into adult learning.
abstract: This article summarizes adult learning principles using the acronym AIR: Active involvement, Individual differences, Relevance and motivation. Highlighted are practical strategies to operationalize each of the AIR concepts for professional development. Revisiting adult learning principles can assist continuing education and staff development personnel to face challenges effectively and "walk the talk" in adult learning endeavors.
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Case
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*