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Engaging Adult Learners

Engaging Adult Learners. June 21, 2013 Vermont NEA Terri R. Vest, NBCT. Contents. Who Is the Adult Learner? Pedagogy versus Andragogy Cone of Learning (Debunked) Facilitator Responsibilities Helpful Hints and Tips for Training Questions/Discussion Resources. Ground Rules.

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Engaging Adult Learners

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  1. Engaging Adult Learners June 21, 2013 Vermont NEA Terri R. Vest, NBCT

  2. Contents • Who Is the Adult Learner? • Pedagogy versus Andragogy • Cone of Learning (Debunked) • Facilitator Responsibilities • Helpful Hints and Tips for Training • Questions/Discussion • Resources

  3. Ground Rules Cell phones off, please Use the Parking Lot Share speaking time A GREAT WORKSHOP Give feedback Have fun Slow the process down

  4. Who is the Adult Learner?

  5. Characteristics of Adult Learners • Adult self-concept moves from dependency to being self-directed • An adult accumulates a growing reservoir of experience, which is a rich resource for learning • The readiness to learn is closely related to the adult’s social role

  6. Characteristics of Adult Learners • Adult’s orientation to learning change from being subject-centered to more problem-centered and from future application of knowledge to immediacy of application • Adult’s motivation is more internally driven than external During the process of learning, adult needs to know why they need to learn something (Knowles 1980, Knowles and Associates 1984)

  7. Pedagogy versus Andragogy Activity

  8. Adults need to be responsible for their decisions on education; involvement in the planning and evaluation of their instruction (Self Concept) Adults are most interested in learning subjects having immediate relevance to their work and/or personal lives (Readiness) Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented (Orientation) Experience (including error) provides the basis for learning activities (Foundation) Adults respond better to internal versus external motivators (Motivation) Adults need to know the reason for learning something (Need to Know) Questions? Comments?

  9. Facilitator Responsibilities(Helpful Hints) • Be prepared before the training • Anticipate problems • Check the temperature • Dress appropriately • Plan on arriving AT LEAST on hour early BEFORE THE TRAINING BEGINS

  10. Facilitator Responsibilities(Helpful Hints) • Greet participants as they arrive • Smile!!! • Have a tool kit of mixers and ice breakers • Ground rules • Stay on time!!! • Monitor the conversation • Speak up! • Be available during breaks and after the session AT THE TRAINING

  11. Facilitator Responsibilities(Tips for Training Adults) • Physical needs • Computers • Take it outside • Use humor • Explain what you’re doing

  12. Facilitator Responsibilities(Helpful Hints) • Your turn: • What helpful hints can you contribute from your experience as a trainer?

  13. Questions/Discussion

  14. Resources http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/andragogy.html http://www.ed.gov/teaching (Teaching Matters) http://www.achieve.org/EQuIP (EQuIP rubric and resources) http://www.teachplus.org/ (Teach Plus website) http://www.vistaprint.com (Free Business Cards) http://msvestshomepage.weebly.com/ (School webpage) www.terrivest.com (Personal webpage) terri_vest@hotmail.com (Personal email)

  15. Pedagogy versus Andragogy

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