Principles of Adult Learning
Unlike children, who are often motivated by external factors, adults are typically driven by this type of motivation.
What is intrinsic motivation?
This type of listening involves focusing on both the spoken words and the speaker's tone, inflection, and body language.
What is active listening?
This term describes the methods and principles used in teaching adults.
What is andragogy?
This skill involves the clear and effective exchange of information between individuals.
What is communication?
Unlike children, adults bring this valuable resource to the learning environment.
What is life experience?
Adult learners bring a rich and diverse set of these to any learning experience, which educators should leverage and build upon.
What is prior experience?
A communication technique where you summarize what you've heard to confirm your understanding and show you were paying attention.
What is paraphrasing?
This theory emphasizes that adults are self-directed and bring a wealth of experience to the learning process.
What is Adult Learning Theory?
This skill enables individuals to analyze situations, evaluate information, and make sound judgments.
What is critical thinking?
Adult learners often prefer learning that directly relates to their personal or professional objectives, emphasizing this motivational factor.
What is relevance?
A key characteristic of adult learners, where they prefer to have control over their learning process and decisions.
What is self-direction or autonomy?
The act of clearly and politely stating your needs and opinions, without being aggressive or passive
What is assertiveness?
According to this principle, adult learners need to understand the relevance and practical application of what they are learning.
What is the principle of readiness to learn?
The ability to work effectively and respectfully with others toward a common goal is known as this skill.
What is collaboration or teamwork?
This describes the feeling of belief in one's ability to successfully perform a task or achieve a goal.
What is self-efficacy?
This principle suggests that adults need to understand the "why" behind their learning, connecting new information to their existing knowledge and needs.
What is need to know?
A verbal filter that minimizes misinterpretations by starting a statement with phrases like "I feel" or "I believe."
What are "I" statements?
This dimension of transformative learning refers to the changes in lifestyle or actions resulting from new understanding.
What are changes in life style?
This skill involves the ability to guide and motivate individuals or groups toward achieving objectives.
What is leadership?
The concept that adult learning experiences should build upon previous knowledge and skills.
What is the Principle of Continuity (as mentioned by the philosopher Dewey)?
Adult learners often seek to acquire new skills or knowledge to enhance their careers or personal growth, reflecting their tendency to be this.
What is goal-oriented?
The practice of thinking before you speak, which allows you to formulate a thoughtful, constructive response rather than a reactive one.
What is reflective speaking?
This principle states that learning is most effective when adults are actively involved and can apply what they've learned in real-world scenarios.
What is experiential learning?
This skill allows individuals to manage their time and prioritize tasks effectively.
What is time management?
Learners who benefit from diagrams, charts, and visual aids.
Who are visual learners?