NP Training Works’ learning approach and educational philosophy are grounded in the conviction that learning happens everyday and everywhere, and learners learn best by doing.  We utilize sound learning techniques in a constructivist learning environment.  Constructivism is a theory -- based on observation and scientific study -- about how people learn. It says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through active experiences and reflecting on those experiences. We provide tools such as problem-solving and inquiry-based learning activities with which learners formulate and test their ideas, draw conclusions and inferences, and then put their conclusions into practice and share their findings with peers. Our educational philosophy transforms the learner from a passive recipient of information to an active participant in the learning process.ⁱ

To accomplish these learning objectives we immerse the learner in an active learning environment that incorporates cutting-edge technologies and interactive experiences with a goal of improving the learners knowledge and confidence.  We complete the process by connecting the learner with peers in our Social Network.

Our approach makes learning available anytime from anywhere in an effort to reduce travel, time, space and other barriers that get in the way of learning and restrict access to the learner.  Our approach works best with learners who are motivated, have self-discipline and are actively engaged in their own learning outcomes as a means to their own personal and professional development.

NP Training Works educational philosophy views learning as a process and understands that learners have different needs.  Therefore, our courses incorporate a variety of learning styles to accomodate the various learning preferences of each learner.  We know that well-designed learning environments offer individualized learning experiences.  To this end we utilize Bloom’s Taxonomy Learning Model when constructing our courses.  Bloom demonstrated decades ago that most teaching tends to be too focused on fact-transfer and information recall - the lowest level of training - rather than true meaningful personal development. ⁱⁱ

NP Training Works instructional design incorporates interactive experiences to make learning powerful and fun.  We create a learning environment for adults employed in the nonprofit sector that encourages them to explore new avenues of learning and better themselves and their organization. To do this we employ these strategies:

• We bring the most knowledgeable experts to the learner.  Our course instructors are consultants, professors and nonprofit professionals with many years of experience and knowledge.
• We build on your current knowledge.  Our courses give learners an edge by building on base courses and prior knowledge of the learner to help them expand their horizons and find new areas of learning.
• We provide instruction that addresses multiple learning styles.  We utilize exercises, hands-on practice, case studies, simulations, games, and discussion opportunities to diversify the learning experience and incorporate your learning preferences.
• We encourage interaction and information sharing. Our Learning Connection site gives learners the opportunity to share their own ideas, information, experiences and solutions with their peers.
• We help you put your new learning into action.  Our courses provide exercises and examples that encourage you, the learner, to put what you are learning into use immediately in your daily work life and in your organization.

ⁱ Thirteen Ed Online

ⁱⁱ Businessballs.com