Adult Learning Theories

Priciple application to instructional coaching

Self Concept

Problem Centered Focus

Expereince

Internal Motivation

Adults need to know why they are doing something

Rediness to learn

teaching strategies Appropriate for the adult learner

• Keep learning relevent
• make connectios to learning and tell stories along the way
• keep eveyong enagged and inolved
• be aware ans sensitive to varried learning styles
• pull in other learners' experience
• allow time for questions and exploration
• give feedback in bothe positive and growth areas.

Andragogy vs pedagogy

Both terms refer to the different approaches to instruction, however, they are separated absed on age. Pedagogy is the term used to descridbe teaching childern. I includes lesson approached that teachers make to support the need to learn new concepts. These may incluse materials, structure and desired ourcomes. On the other hand andragogy is the practice of and methods used to teach adult learners. This includes lessons that support more self directed learning, problem solving activites and application to real life experiences. Andragogy is valuable to supporting the learning of adults and their unique learning styles, including their vast array of experience and abilities.

engaging adult learners through coaching

Strategy 2

Strategy 1

Collaborative learning :Adult learners work together to share ideas and gain experience with other learners. this can also creat a collaborative commucnitiy at a site that is supportive of growing learners.

self-directed learning:Support, guide and enclourge adult learners to take ownership and drive of their own learning. Provide opportunites and support for goal setting, planning, and personal reflection/ self assessment of thier progress