DEFINITION According to National Policy On Adult Learning(2003) “Adult Learning is defined as the entire range of formal, non-formal and informal learning activities undertaken by adults and out-of-school youth, which result in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and attitudes”.
NEED & IMPORTANCE OF ADULT LEARNING:- Increased literacy rate
Competing with changing world
It secure the existing job.
Keeping upto date with changing aspects.
In boosting up the confidence of an individual
Opens new doors of success by increasing the job prospects.
Opens up many avenues of discussion and new ideas.
Broadens the mindset.
PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNING:-
1.) Create a Supportive Environment Techniques: a. Call each trainee by name throughout training b. Listen to each person's questions and viewpoints c. Always be courteous and patient d. Assure individuals that mistakes are part of the learning process e. Look for opportunities to validate each person.
Use a Variety of Teaching Methods Training methods: a. group discussion (small and large) b. skill practice (role-play) c. lecture d. case study e. laboratory f. panel/guest expert g. games h. structured note-taking ("accelerated learning") i . individual coaching j. question/answer k. demonstration 1. technology (media, video, computer, interactive)
Provide Structured Learning Opportunities Techniques: a.) Teach trainees how to learn by implementing learning tools into the curriculum (1) structured note-taking (2) problem-solving exercises (3) brainstorming (4) progress logs (5) evaluating own work and the work of others b.) Identify learning styles and assist trainees in becoming aware of their own preferred style, e.g., (1) have them analyze the way they went about doing a learning project (2) encourage participants to support/train one another
Provide Immediate Feedback on Practice Techniques a. self feedback b. peer feedback c. Trainer feedback
Meet Trainee's Individual Learning Needs Techniques a. get to know trainees b. consider each trainee's capabilities and interests c. encourage individual creativity and initiative d. pay attention to individual communication e. acknowledge cultural differences
Make Course Content Relevant and Coherent Techniques: a. provide overview of course with objectives b. relate each new component to previous component c. when presenting new material, present overall concept first. d. provide examples of concept that are relevant to trainees' work.
Scope of Adult Learning:- 1. Economic growth and development.
2. Equitable social development and poverty reduction.
3. Personal development and empowerment.
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SUMMARIZATION Today we have discuss about :- definition of adult learning. need and importance of adult learning. principles of adult learning. scope of adult learning.
assignment FACTORS INFLUENCING ADULT LEARNING?
RECAPTUALIZATION Fill in the blanks :- 1. Adult Learning is defined as the entire range of _______, _______ and _________ learning activities undertaken by adults and out-of-school youth, which result in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and attitude. 2. _________ ,______and _______ are the types of feedback. 3. Teaching methods require _______ participation of adults. 4. Adult learning increases _______rate.
True and false. Adult learning increases job prospects. Adult learning increases the poverty. While training all the adults are called by their name to maintain individuality. Adult learning increases confidence in individual. Adult learning broadens the mind set.