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Adult Learning Strategies


Andragogy:
"the art and science of helping adults learn"
   
Importance of Adult Learning:
All learners have special needs and requirements, and adults are no different. How is an adult learner described? Malcom Knowles discovered several key characteristics of adult learners.
 
  • Self-directed
  • Goal-oriented
  • Have accumulated life experiences
  • Relevancy-oriented
  • Practical
  • Require respect

To ensure learning, be sure to incorporate the following elements in your instruction:

 
  • Motivation
  • Reinforcement
  • Retention
  • Transference
 
Click here for research articles on adult learning.
   
Types of Adult Learning Theories:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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