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Adult LearningMisconceptions and Light-Bulb Moments
Michelle Ruppert EDU 643
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IntroductionO Individual
O All learners vs. Unique adult learner O Group
O Same as traditional vs. Special Challenges
O Teaching MethodO Pedagogy vs. Andragogy
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A learner = A learner
My thoughts were:O All learners are the sameO All learners can input information the
same wayO No consideration about how
experiences or worldview may impact learning
Misconce
ption
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Worldview MattersO Adults bring experiences to their learningO All adults have different experiences
O EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGO Helps learners use their experiences O Learn skills along with knowledge
O ExampleO Recognize students’ prior college experiencesO Understanding these helps the admissions
process run smoother
TRUT
H
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Adults are regular students
My thoughts were:O Adults and more traditional
learners are the sameO There are no special considerations
that need to be made when working with adult students
Misconcep
tion
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Adults face challengesO Adults students struggle with:
O Time & MoneyO PrioritizingO Motivation
O One solution may be SELF-DIRECTED LEARNINGO Students strengthen their intrinsic motivationO Focus on their needs and relevant materialO Learning becomes personal and applicable
O ExampleO Help students realize their motivation
TRUTH
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Teaching Method
My thoughts were:O Adult learners benefit from the same
teaching strategies as traditional students
O There are no changes necessary to better serve adult learners
Misconcep
tion
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AndragogyO Teaching should be adapted to embrace the
experiences and self-direction of adult learnersO Educators should shift into a mentor position
to help adults find the knowledge they needO ANDRAGOGY
O Helps ensure learning is personalizedO Allows learners to take control
O ExampleO Empower decision making in applicantsO Facilitate instead of directing the admissions process
TRUTH
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ConclusionO Unique individualsO Group facing specific challenges and in
need of motivation to succeedO Require an altered teaching style to meet
these needs
With understanding comes improvement
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