Draft principles of adult learning bfs presentation 20th sept 2013
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LIFE LONG LEARNING & ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES
Vivian Evans Junita LyonBFS Networkers
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Place a pin from the side menu on the location of where you are beaming in from today.
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?
Vote in the poll
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What Learner Groups have you come across coming into your BFS Kiosk?
Type the letters in the Chat box
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Do you think it is an advantage to be aware of what type of Learner Group participants come from?
Type in the text chat your thoughts or Put up your hand if you would like to speak
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?
Share in the text chat something you were forced to learn but didn’t see the need…
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?
Share how in the text chat
Thankyou!
Key notes re Adult Learning on https://ala.asn.au/adult-learning/