Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences: Using Art in Adult Education
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Using Art in Adult
Education
*****CREATING
MEANINGFUL LEARNING
EXPERIENCES *****
This presentation provides an overview on the value of using art and creativity in
adult education and trainings programs
In this training we will explore:Key principals of adult learning theory Primary learning styles Value of using art in adult education and training
INTRODUCTION
Adults are internally motivated and self-directed Serve as a guide and be flexible
Adults bring existing knowledge and life experiences Respect ideas and encourage in dialogue
Adults are goal oriented and problem solvers Apply to real life and make relevant
ADULT LEARNING THEORY
Develop a welcoming environment for the training Set the space for ease of conversation among participants Establish respectful communication norms Make participants feel safe
Use relevant material in the training Site real world examples and local items Include current data and/or documents Make the material meaningful
Create opportunity to connect and refl ect during the training Engage participants in small group activity Give participants time to consider the information Make it easy to be thoughtful and share knowledge
“Deve lop ing a we lcoming and comfor tab le a tmosphere , p rov id ing the r igh t mater ia l s , and l ink ing these mater ia l s t o lea rners ’ pas t and fu tu re exper iences a re c r i t i ca l in ass i s t ing adu l t s to lea rn f rom the i r exper iences” (Mer r iam e t a l . , p . 163) .
SET THE STAGE
3 Primary Learning Styles - Design training to engage all
ENGAGE YOU AUDIENCE
Visualgraphics, text and pictures
Auditorylecture, read aloud, audio clips
Kinesthetic hands-on activity, movement in the
room
Use strategies that cross language and/or cultural boarders
Engage all levels of knowledge
Empower participants
Build connections
COMMUNITY BASED TRAINING
Through art community members can
Express what cannot be conveyed in words
Share cultural symbols, images and story
Give vision to new ideas or perspectives
Create opportunity for dialogue
“Imagination is a meaning-making activity in that we put together insights, images, symbols, and ideas in new ways so that new
meaning is revealed” (Merriam et al., p. 206).
COMMUNICATING WITH ART
Art exists in all countries, all cultures, all communities
Art highlights our similarities and details our diff erences
S t reet dancer i n Ind ia Kuna woman in Panama
ART AS A BRIDGE
Process of Making Art Is
Thoughtful and introspective Reflective Expressive Personal
Active and expressive Involves mind and body Communicates emotions Physical and concrete
CREATING IS POWERFUL
Art brings people together
Art bring joy and pleasure
Art make it easier to address a diffi cult subject
ART BUILDS COMMUNITY
Art engages all three learning styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic
ART AS A TRAINING TOOL
Art gives adults opportunity to Be self-directed Use existing knowledge and life experiences Problem solve
ART AND ADULTS
Adults are self-directed, problem solvers who want training to be meaningful and relevant Art allows adults to direct their activities and solve
problems
Adults learn visually, auditory and through hands-on experience Art engages all learning styles
Community based training for adults must consider culture and help to build connections Art can be culturally relevant and help to build connections
ART AND COMMUNITY BASED TRAINING
Merriam, S.B., Caff arella, R.s., & Baumgartner, L.M. (2007). Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (3rd. Ed.) San Fancisco: Jossey- Bass
Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learning Styles. Retrieved July 13, 2013, from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles/vakt.html
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