Adult Learning Principles

Course Objectives

To understand different learning principles

To interpret how each learning principles can be applied on your day to day jobs

The Adult Learning Principles

Self Directed Learning

Adults are motivated to learn when they have control over their learning process. Learning experiences should provide opportunities for learners to make choices, set goals and take responsibility for their learning.

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Relevant to Learners' needs

Adults are motivated to learn when they see the relevance of the learning to their personal or professional goals. Learning experiences should be designed to meet their needs, interests and goals.

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Experiential

Adults learn best through hands-on experiences that allow them to apply new knowledge and skills. Learning experiences should be designed to include opportunities for active experimentation, problem solving and reflection.

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Collaborative

Adults value learning in social settings, where they can share their experiences, perspectives and knowledge with others. Learning experiences should provide opportunities for collaboration, discussion and feedback

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Respectful of learners' experiences

Adults bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the learning process. Learning experiences should acknowledge and build on learners' existing knowledge, skills and experiences.

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Flexible

Adults have different learning styles and preferences. The learning environment should be designed to accomodate different learning styles and the facilitator must provide flexibility in terms of techniques and pace.

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Outcome Oriented

Adults wants to see the results of their learning. Learning experiences should be designed with clear learning objectives and provide opportunities for the learners to apply their learnings in real life situations.

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Let's Review

1. Which learning principle states that it is importrant for adults to see the outcome of their learnings?

2. Valuing your learners' experiences is going to be a distraction when you are discussing a new topic to your class. Why? Why not?

3. _____________ is the learning principle where the learners' feel that they have control with their learning process

4. Providing hands on experiences on a newly acquired knowledge is part of which learning princple?

5. Providing the importance of the point of discussion is beneficial in ensuring that the learners will be more engaged with your class. Why? Why not?

Application

In groups of 4. Review the most challenging topic you discuss with your class and compare how you used to do it, and how you will be doing it moving forward after learning about adult learning principles

Let us summarize!

What are your major takeaways in this course?Share it in the class!