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Motivating A dult Learners

Motivating A dult Learners. What educators don’t want from adult learners. Video clip of me speaking with an adult about what motivates them to go back to school. Video clip of me discussing the principles of adult learning. Strategies that help motivate. Bite size chunks

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Motivating A dult Learners

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  1. Motivating Adult Learners

  2. What educators don’t want from adult learners

  3. Video clip of me speaking with an adult about what motivates them to go back to school.

  4. Video clip of me discussing the principles of adult learning.

  5. Strategies that help motivate • Bite size chunks • Hands on experience • Make learning relevant • Give learners options • Keeping course requirements in perspective with the amount of time for the course. • (This will be voice recorded)

  6. How instructors can motivate adult learners • Offer expertise • Has understanding and consideration for students • Demonstrate clarity in teaching, explanation, and assignments • (This will be voice recorded)

  7. References • Daehlen, Marianne. (2009). Low-skilled adults in formal continuing education: does their motivation differ from other learners? • Thomas, Karen. (2001). They’re Not just big kids: Motivating adult learners • Bass, Jossey. Creating Dynamic Adult Learning Experiences. (1987) San Francisco:

  8. References • Holyoke, Laura. (2009).Engaging the Adult Learner Generational Mix. Journal of Adult Education. v38 n1 p12-21 2009. 10 pp. • Helping Adults Suceed in Postsecondary Education: A Policy Framework. Kentucky Adult Learning Inititiave. (2009).

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