Motivation and Adult Learning by Patrice Bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm Implications for PD en-us 2018-02-23 19:12:08 UTC 2024-11-29 19:19:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png This Week in EDTC 640 patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234862610 This week I had the opportunity to learn about the differences between pedagogy and andragogy. I also learned about ways to motivate adults to stay interested/ engaged in professional development sessions. Here are some of my takeaways... 

]]> 2018-02-23 19:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234862610 A Memorable Quote... "... many teachers are still struggling to become effective in key skills, even in their tenth year and beyond in the classroom" (TNTP, 2015). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234862964 The New Teacher Project (TNTP). (2015). The mirage: Confronting the hard truth about our quest for teacher development. Retrieved from https://tntp.org/assets/documents/TNTP-Mirage_2015.pdf

This quote from TNTP's report really resonated with me because I just completed my 10th year of teaching. I started to think about what I struggled with in the beginning and decided that the two main things were classroom management and engaging students. It never dawned upon me until reading this quote that those two weaknesses took me almost seven years to improve. This year is the first time that I felt completely confident in those two areas.

Knowing this helps me to understand the importance of allowing teachers to be active participants when it comes to planning and designing professional development.]]> 2018-02-23 19:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234862964 DTTP Implications patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234863248 HOw will this new knowledge help me in planning my District Technology Training Plan?]]> 2018-02-23 19:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234863248 Knowles Theory of Adult Learning patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234864021 Crawford, S. R. (n.d.). Andragogy. Retrieved from http://academic.regis.edu/ed205/knowles.pdf

Knowles, M. (1984). Andragogy in action. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass]]> 2018-02-23 19:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234864021 Foundation "Adults come into educational activity with both a greater volume and a different quality of experience from youths" (Crawford, n.d.). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865514 When planning PDs for adults, I must keep in mind that they come to the PDs with experience and a lot of knowledge. I will have to make sure that the activities I plan provide opportunities for adults to share their personal experiences/expertise with their colleagues. This could occur in the form of group background knowledge activities, turn-and-talks, case-studies etc.]]> 2018-02-23 19:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865514 Self-Concept "Adults have a self-concept of being responsible fortheir own decisions, for their own lives" (Crawford, n.d.). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865525 Using a survey to find out about what kinds of PDs the adult learner wants, will help them to be more open to the professional development activities I plan in my DTTP. Adults should have a role in deciding what kind of learning they will partake in.]]> 2018-02-23 19:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865525 Orientation to Learning "Adults are life-centered (or task-centered or problem-centered) in their orientation to learning" (Crawford, n.d.). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865538 One thing I will keep in mind when planning the PDs for my DTTP is that adult learning should be problem-centered. Rather than try to host PDs that focus on teaching adults about a variety of subjects, I will ]]> 2018-02-23 19:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865538 Need to Know "Adults need to know why they need to learn something before undertaking to learn it" (Crawford, n.d.). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865766 As I plan professional development activities for my DTTP, I will make sure that the goals are clearly stated in the beginning of the session. I will also state the relevance of the PD (how it can improve and/or enhancetheir lives/ careers).]]> 2018-02-23 19:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234865766 Readiness "Adults become ready to learn those things they need to know and be able to do in order to cope effectively with their real-life situation" (Crawford, n.d.) patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234960362 Knowing this, I will make sure that the knowledge adults will gain from my DTTP lesson plans can be implemented right away (similar to the UMUC modules). ]]> 2018-02-24 09:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234960362 Motivation "...the most potent motivators are internal pressures" (Crawford, n.d.). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234960893 In order to motivate adults (or keep them motivated) to learn, I will have to think like an inventor- how can I make their job/life easier, faster, and more satisfying? I will have to make sure that I mention how each PD could improve their overall quality of life.]]> 2018-02-24 09:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234960893 Autonomy "...if managers want employees to be more engaged in what they are doing ... then allowing employees autonomy (self-direction) is better" (tutor2u, 2015). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993104 To motivate adult learners, I will provide them with professional development but also with freedom to use the ideas presented in their own unique ways.]]> 2018-02-24 15:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993104 Mastery "Allowing employees to enjoy a sense of progress at work contributes to their inner drive" (tutor2u, 2015). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993108 To motivate adult learners, I will offer ideas (in my PD sessions) that seem reachable. This will help adult learners stay encouraged.]]> 2018-02-24 15:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993108 Purpose "a key part of adding purpose to work is to ensure that the mission and goals of the organisation are properly communicated to employees" (tutor2u, 2015). patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993112 To motivate adult learners, I will make sure that the PDs I plan are aligned to school and district wide goals and expectations.]]> 2018-02-24 15:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/234993112 patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/235001395 tutor2u. (2015). Motivation: Pink- three elements of intrinsic motivation. Retrieved from https://www.tutor2u.net/business/reference/motivation-pink-three-elements-of-intrinsic-motivation ]]> 2018-02-24 16:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/235001395 THANKS FOR VISITING! patrice_bacote https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/235001868 Patrice]]> 2018-02-24 16:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/patrice_bacote/1t4en708ltqm/wish/235001868