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Pappas, C. (2013). The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy.  Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/the-adult-learning-theory-andragogy-of-malcolm-knowles

Prather, L. (2015). Professional Development and Adult Learning Theory. Retrieved from http://www.teachingquality.org/content/blogs/liz-prather/professional-development-and-adult-learning-theory

Toister, Jeff. (2014, September 23). Introduction to Malcolm Knowles's andragogy theory. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/Introduction-Malcolm-Knowless-andragogy-theory/170070/193558-4.html

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Adults need to be self motivated in order to successfully learn new material.  This tends to happen when the content being taught, corresponds with a potential problem in the adults life.  If the adult does not have the motivation to learn of their own accord, the information being taught is wasted.
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Adults will learn information best when it is something that they feel will better assist them in their endeavors. If adults feel as though the information that they are learning will not directly benefit them, they are less likely to retain the information, much less be interested in learning it. By knowing this and applying this concept in combination with the other 5 principles of Andragogy and placing them into an eLearning course, I can "obtain maximum learner engagement and motivation." (Pappas. 2013).
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The older and more mature adults become, they develop the need/desire to learn more material that is pertinent to their lives, either personal or professional. "Adults are more willing to learn something that will assist them in solving an immediate issue" (Toister 2016). With this in mind, all of the PD lessons/ classes in my DTTP will be concentrated in facilitating tools that cut down time, energy and extra work on their behalf and focuses more on their students doing their part to acquire knowledge with effectiveness.
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By the time adults have matured, they have transgressed from being dependent on others for their learning needs, and have become more independent in their desire to learn.  As they get older, they realize that if they want to learn something, it is up to them to study the material.
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When it comes to experience, adults have more background than children do.  Adults have an already existing basis of learning, and can easily use this to aid in learning new things.  "Many staff may have experience in career sectors other than public education" (Prather, 2015). When it comes to learning new things, adults have developed their own techniques to assist them in their learning process. Considering this factor, I am planning to use teachers' background to provide PD that correlates with their experience in order to have a better connection and results as I will know where teachers have done, and what else they can accomplish.
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Adults need to be involved with the content of what they are learning. Before developing a PD, "poll the focus group about their professional development needs" (Prather, 2015). Taking this into account for my DTTP I now understand that by allowing adults to become more involved with the content choice, they will be more willing to learn the material.
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The 6 Principles of Malcolm Knowle's Theory

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The 6 Principles of Malcolm Knowle's Theory

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"Man-leading vs. Child-leading"
By: Hector Nick Avila