adult learning principes

LIFE LONG LEARNING & ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES

Vivian Evans Junita LyonBFS Networkers

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Learning is a lifelong activity• It continues well beyond the completion of school.• Adult learners can be described in 5 groups:

We are going to expand on what these 5 groups mean

As we look through them consider Which group best describes you?

Lifelong Learners

• Adults who have had good experiences of learning and want to continually expand their skills, knowledge and interests.

Reluctant Learners

• Adults who have had bad experiences of school and learning who need a lot of encouragement to give learning another go if it is in a formal environment.

Foundation Learners

• Adults who missed out on the schooling they need and want to be able to read, write, speak, and listen more effectively and to improve their basic maths skills. Also adults whose first language is not English who want to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Community Learners• Adults who want to learn with others in order to participate

in their community and expand the quality of their relationships.

Breaking Barriers Learners

• Adults who want to learn more but have barriers to taking part in adult learning such as lack of family support, isolation and or poverty.

What Learner Group Best Describes You?

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What Learner Groups have you come across coming into your BFS Kiosk?

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Do you think it is an advantage to be aware of what type of Learner Group participants come from?

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Experience

Adult Learning TheoriesSource: principle of andragogy e-learning industry

6 assumptions of Adult Learning

The need to knowAdults want their learning to:• meet their needs• be relevant• help them achieve their goals.

Why do I need to learn

this?

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Comment on how you felt and/or if you learnt anything from the exercise?

‘The need to know’ can change

Learners Self Concept• A Learner’s self concept influences their

learning of new skills• The different learning Group their experiences

are built on

•R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Celebrate the small successes and help build a

positive learner’s self concept,

Role of Learners experience

• Adult learners are a valuable resource because they bring the richness and diversity of their lives with them

Share in the text chat - something you have learnt from the seniors you have tutored that has developed you as a Tutor

Readiness to Learn

Readiness: The learning readiness of adults is closely related to the assumption of new social roles.

Orientation to Learning Adult learners: • Are goal focused• Want timely learning • Seek meaningful learning experiences

Need clear learning goals.

MotivationAdults have a range of different motivations for selecting a course/programme. Some reasons they may choose to take a course include

• To keep in touch with family and friends• To make life easier • To keep the mind active • To live a life long dream• Just because they can

What motivates your Senior Learners? Can you Tell us here how you may motivate your seniors .

How to help Adults Learn

Give Learners Time to practice and reflect on the Learning

Give regular and useful feed back

Motivate further learning with recognition and rewards

How to help Adults Learn• Encourage active Participation• Offer meaningful and Relevant Learning

Ensure Multi–sensory Learning (using the 5 senses)

CHALLENGE

Can we tap into the taste and smell senses when teaching computers with BFS users?

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Thankyou!

Key notes re Adult Learning on https://ala.asn.au/adult-learning/