https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf Please add your Resources to this padlet. We will use this to curate and collaboratively take a deep dive into what it looks sounds and feels like to be an adult learner. en-us 2023-01-17 22:07:30 UTC 2023-01-21 17:00:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2448452392 2023-01-18 14:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2448452392 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2448453244 The Andragogy Approach: Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory Principles]]> 2023-01-18 14:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2448453244 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2450134641 Check out this podcast.]]> 2023-01-19 17:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2450134641 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2450147794 This document was shared with us as part of the Online Learning certificate program. It is filled with resources to support effective online teaching.]]> 2023-01-19 17:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2450147794 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451606852 This is a quick read with some practical tips. There are 10 chapters covering teaching, teaching adult students, strategies for teaching adults, preparing for the first class, techniques/instructional aids/testing, student engagement, communication, online research, teaching large classes, and teaching online. 



]]> 2023-01-20 22:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451606852 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451614411 This presentation caught my attention as I was searching for this assignment. In particular, "Motivating the Adult Learner" was of interest. The five motivators in the presentation include; Social Relationship, Social Welfare, Personal Advancement, Escape/Stimulation, and Cognitive Interest.]]> 2023-01-20 22:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451614411 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451648877 https://generalassemb.ly/blog/principles-teaching-adults/]]> 2023-01-21 00:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451648877 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451651501 https://www.eduflow.com/blog/adult-learning-principles

]]> 2023-01-21 01:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451651501 shaugen https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451885029 Andragogy--Principles of adult learning

1. Internal Motivation--What’s in it for me?
2. Immediacy
3. Use past experiences to connect to new learning
4. Independence
5. Find relevance in task-oriented and problem-solving learning

]]> 2023-01-21 14:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451885029 shaugen https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451885812 Adult Learners need…

1. ...a physical and social climate of respect.
2. …a collaborative mode of learning
3. …experiences that include and build on the past experience of the learner.
4. …fostering of critical reflective thinking.
5. …learning experience that allows problem-solving and problem-posing.
6. …learning for action.
7. …a participative environment.
8. …empowerment.
9. …self-directed learning.
10.  ...learning that is sequenced and reinforced.

]]> 2023-01-21 14:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451885812 shaugen https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451886161

Adults are internally motivated and self-directed

Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences 

Adults are goal oriented

Adults are relevancy oriented

Adults are practical

Adult learners like to be respected

]]> 2023-01-21 14:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451886161 shaugen https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451886947 Right around the time Knowles penned the fifth pillar of his adult learning theory, he also introduced four pillars that we can apply to adult learning:

• Adults want to participate in both the planning and evaluation attached to their instruction.
• Experiences, both good and bad, serve as the backdrop for all learning activities.
• Adults first gravitate towards learning things that are directly relevant to their job or personal life.
• Adult learning centers on problems, not subjects.

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Needs Assessment--Finding out what they are coming to class with

Safety-including design of learning tasks, learning environment, small group work, and materials are challenging and safe

Sound Relationships  

Sequence and Reinforcement--Scaffolding and ample practice

Praxis--Action with Reflection

Respect for Learners as Decision-Makers

Ideas, Feelings, Actions--Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor (behavior) domains

Immediacy

Clear Roles--Clarity that there is human equity between teacher and learner-- 

Teamwork

Engagement 

Accountability--What is taught is taught, but more importantly, what is to be learned is learned.

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Self-directed: Learning at one’s own pace in one’s own way

Transformational: Learning can change your perspective on the world and vice-versa

Experiential: Focuses on developing life experience or “hands-on” learning

Mentorship: Learning from an outside mentor (established figure) in a field

Orientation to (or of) learning:  Adults need to reframe their emotions and assumptions around the experience and value of learning

Motivation:  Children are motivated by parents and laws requiring their education; adults often have internal motivation

Readiness to learn:  As a child matures, they reach a certain threshold of learning readiness (such as reading or basic math facts), but adults have already been through this development and need to rely on past experience or life changes to develop a renewed readiness

]]> 2023-01-21 14:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451890272 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451891573 2023-01-21 14:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451891573 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451892590 This was shared during the CELT online teaching series. I think it is a great reference to remember to work towards high level thinking (and teaching). ]]> 2023-01-21 14:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451892590 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451913259 2023-01-21 15:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451913259 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451944917 1. Adults are busy, so “what’s in it for me?” is crucial.  
2. They want to share their experiences & learn from the experiences of others.  
3. They can benefit from a “Needs Assessment” so discussions & how they deliver/demonstrate learning (tools/techniques) can be tailored to them. 
4. Content to be delivered in a manageable way; be aware of cognitive load.
5. Improve engagement by focusing on the five motivators]]> 2023-01-21 16:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451944917 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451948339 Needs Assessment
1. Could be synchronous meeting OR a survey
2. Gauge their background on the particular topic (new to field vs expert) and future goals (learning desires & career objectives) 
3. Understand how they desire to share their learnings with you & others (i.e. writing vs presentation vs video vs....)
4. Understand how they desire to learn (peer to peer discussion, lecture, reading, etc... - rank their desires)

]]> 2023-01-21 16:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451948339 https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451951881 Balance is key.  Balance in use of technology, team building, building community, and recognition of students' existing knowledge, expertise, and experience. 

There is a similarity of the concepts among and between all resources.  As learners, we want to ensure the learning will be valuable, relatable, and useful.

Need to be respectful of learners' life priorities, circumstances.

Faculty need to see students as customers (deserve $$$ worth of value, but don't "buy a degree").  They are buying something from us/St. Mary's.  Learners are taking this class for a reason.  This better be useful otherwise it is a waste of time and money.]]> 2023-01-21 16:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shaugen/ztj7ge4gu949bobf/wish/2451951881