The learning guidlines for the adult students vary, so having an understanding of all of the possible outlines makes for essentially "tailoring" an education for each specific student.
With the adult learner the class/lab must be organized and ready to go when they walk in. I oppose to have the students prepare the class/ lab in order to complete their assignments. A well structured course with a calendar/agend with help a learner better time manage and improve scores in the classroom.
Adult learners appreciate experiential learning. They also look for structure and planned out classes/courses centering on the main concepts of the course.
Adult learners like a structured learning style and tend to be more cofident, and indepent with their learning.
Adult learners are often self motivated
Self directed learners works well in a more define and construct methodology
Using a varied approach to deliver content is most effective for the adult learner. It also uses the recommendations of multiple theories of adult learning...transformative (journals), andragogy, etc.
The more we engage learners the more they will be able to understand the material delivered. So is important to assess our learners to be able to find specific tasks to utilize for students. If we can motivate them enough students will surpass the learning curve.
There are different learning theories that describe adult learners and understanding each one is important for developing an optimal classroom learning environment. Being able to identify the types of learners you have in your classroom can help you identify ways to support their learning styles. It is important to develop lessons that cater to different types of learners.
Seth Yhat ""If customer service is the goal, it is important to conduct surveys for feedback about different instruction styles.""
It is important to interact with student on a positive level
Adult learners have valueable previous experience.
It is important to understand students learn differently.
Adult learners like well structured classes and are generally more self-motivated. Make sure you utilize all different learning structures and implement them.
Learned that there are different styles of learning and instructing. There will be some students that need more help than others.
Applying different styles of teaching will be beneficial.
Everyone being a different type of learning, we as instructors have to make sure we hit all points a individual can learn. We say it out loud, have them following along through text book, draw it on the white board, and have them work on it kinesthetic.
All the different Andragogy were informative
This is great information for a mixed group learning environment.
I learned that adult learners like a structured outline of what they will be learning.
Although many adult learners are motivated, some need specific and essential help from the instructor to motivate their work, if it is challenging for them.
