Training Adult Learners PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
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The document outlines objectives and concepts for a training program on adult learners. It discusses the differences between andragogy and pedagogy, with andragogy referring to adult-led learning that is student-centered, while pedagogy refers to child-led learning that is teacher-centered. Some key aspects of adult learning covered include that adults need involvement in planning instruction, experience provides the basis for learning, and there are four main learning styles among adult learners. The training program aims to understand adult learners and how to effectively design instruction for them.
Training Adult Learners PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
- 1. Training Programs Adult Learners 2013
- 2. Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (6 of 6) Teaching www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
- 3. Program Objectives (1 of 2) To know the characteristics, needs, and styles of the adult learner. Identify your own style of learning and communicating. To know what to expect from adult learners. To know how adults compare to children. www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
- 4. Program Objectives (2 of 2) To know tools/methods to foster adult learning. How to motivate adult learners. Understand and create the optimal conditions and environment for adult learning. To understand how adult learning leads to organizational success. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
- 5. Definition By definition of an adult is someone who has achieved the self concept of being responsible for their own life. www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
- 6. Andragogy vs. Pedagogy www.readysetpresent.com Page 6
- 7. Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (1 of 5) This is known as andragogy and contrasts with pedagogy, the teaching of children (including undergraduates ages 18- 22). Pedagogy is teacher- centered and subject- centered, while andragogy is student-centered. www.readysetpresent.com Page 7
- 8. Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (5 of 5) Theory of Adult Education Knowles stated that andragogy (Greek meaning: "man-leading") should be distinguished from the more commonly used pedagogy (Greek meaning: "child- leading"). www.readysetpresent.com Page 8
- 9. More On Androgogy . . . Andragogy has been used by some to allow a discussion of the difference between self directed education and taught education. So based on your knowledge, describe in simple terms the similarities and differences between andragogy and pedagogy in relation to instructional design and development? www.readysetpresent.com Page 9
- 10. Malcolm Knowles (1 of 2) Theory of Adult Education Knowles' theory can be stated as four simple postulates: – Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction. – Experience (including mistakes) provides the basis for learning activities. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10
- 11. The Four Learning Styles (1 of 12) Adult learners bring their past learning experiences into any new learning situation. There are four basic learners: 1. The Perceiver 2. The Observer 3. The Feeler 4. The Thinker www.readysetpresent.com Page 11
- 12. Tips for Instruction (9 of 13) Have a Strategy Instructors must learn why their students are enrolled and what is keeping them from learning. A successful strategy includes showing adult learners the relationship between training and an expected or desired promotion. www.readysetpresent.com Page 12
- 13. Adult Learners www.readysetpresent.com Page 13
- 14. Design & Development www.readysetpresent.com Page 14
- 15. Download “Training Programs: Adult Learners” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 160 slides include: 7 points on andragogy versus pedagogy, 6 points on Malcolm Knowles, 14 slides on adult learners, 19 points on adult learners as a two-way street, 9 points on choosing or losing, 44 points on the 4 learning styles, 3 slides on multiple intelligences, 6 points on what learning styles effect, 35 points on design and development, 4 points on adults versus children, 36 tips for instruction, 12 points on energy for learning, 16 points on motivation principles, 2 points on the right path, 38 points on technology and adult learners, 4 points on different people and options, 4 points on what is on the line to lose, 6 points on the educator’s goals, 16 action steps and much more! Royalty Free – Use Them Over and Over Again. Updated & Expanded 2013 Now: more content, graphics, and diagrams www.readysetpresent.com Page 15