Compose a 1250 words assignment on training and development: tbt and mentoring. Needs to be plagiarism free! The adult learning methodology is significantly different from childhood and adolescent learning techniques. For children and young adults, education is compulsory—adults have relatively free choice as to whether or not to develop themselves through post-secondary education. The term relatively is used here because, in many professions, e.g., medical, legal, and educational occupations, continuing education is a requirement. Nevertheless, many of these professionals have some degree of subject matter choice in accumulating the required number of hours for their continuing education. There are traits, however, which have been observed regarding the successful adult learner. In one study, five assumptions for the adult learner were developed to help assess the required components of the successful adult student: “…an independent self-concept [to] direct his or her own learning, [the accumulation of] a reservoir of life experiences, learning needs closely related to changing social roles, is problem-centered and interested in immediate application of knowledge and is motivated to learn by internal rather than external factors” (Merriam, 2001, p. 5). These assumptions, when true, describe the ideal adult learner who will benefit from all methods of instruction, particularly TBT and mentoring. The element of self-motivation implied in this list is significant. a company will realize considerable cost savings when selecting and retaining these individuals—they are, by definition, trainable. Even in the workplace, mandated training forced upon an unwilling or uncooperative worker will have significantly fewer results and amount to a waste of both time and money if the ability and motivation to learn and succeed are not present. On the other side of the coin, the presentation and methodology employed in educating adults are also important regardless of the career level of the student. Assisting low-income&nbsp.individuals through vocational training has proven to be beneficial, if the “programs are made intensive, close attention is paid to quality, and basic education is linked to further training and employment” (Martinson & Strawn, 2002, p. 1).