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ADULT LEARNERS

Rachel Turner College of Education, Grand Canyon University EDU-585: Designing Effective Professional Development Patricia Thirey June 12, 2024

Today's Essential Questions

01 What are the principles of andragogy?

02 Why use andragogy principles for creating and delivering professional development?

03 What are some best practices for creating effective presentations for adult learners?

04 How can bias impact presentation effectiveness and how to mitigate them?

What is andragogy?

Andragogy is the art and science of adult learning.

5 Assumptions of Adult Learners

  1. Self-Concept
  2. Experience
  3. Readiness to Learn
  4. Orientation to Learning
  5. Motivation to Learn

Malcolm Knowles is an American educator known for his work in adult learning and devloped it to what we know adult learning as today. He had 5 assumptions of adult learners.

(Pappas, 2013)

Why use andragogy principles for creating and delivering professional development?

  • Adult learners want:
    • Control
    • Immediate Utility
    • Practicality
    • Improvement

What are best practices for effective presentations for adult learners?

Surveys

Assessment

Collaboration

(Fogarty & Pete, 2017)

How can bias impact presentation effectiveness?

  • Cultural, ethnic, and gender bias (conscious or unconscius) from presenter and audience can negatively effect a presentation.
    • Limits collaboration
    • Limits productivity, innovation, and creativity
    • Limits inclusivity and diversity

How to mitigate bias?

  • Challenge Bias
  • Research your Audience
  • Encourage Feedback

(Bashir et. al., 2016)

References:

Bashir, G. M., Khan, H. U., & Fournier-Bonilla, S. D. (2016). Applying andragogy theory to an adult multicultural audience: How cultural factors influence the capacity for adults to learn information technology concepts in a classroom environment. Proceedings for the Northeast Region Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI), 1–15. Fogarty, R., & Pete, B. M. (2017). From staff room to classroom: A guide for planning and coaching professional development. Corwin. Pappas, C. (2013). The adult learning theory – andragogy – of Malcolm Knowles. Elearning industry. https://elearningindustry.com/the-adult-learning-theory-andragogy-of-malcolm-knowles