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Understanding the Adult Learner, Session Two: Facilitating Adult Learning

This is the second of two, 3-hour sessions on how adults learn and the implications for adult literacy programs. The first session explores the unique characteristics of adult learners as well as adult motivation, needs, and self-concept and their effect on learning. It also explores adult development and the implications for effective teaching.

Session 2 explores effective methods and materials for facilitating adult learning and ways to create learning environments that are responsive to the needs and motivations of adult learners.

GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

Goal

The goal of this session is to help participants apply their knowledge of adult learning and development to the design and delivery of instruction that is responsive to the needs of adult learners.

Objectives

By the end of Session 2, participants will be able to use their knowledge of adult learning and development to

  1. Perform needs assessments;
  2. Select appropriate instructional objectives;
  3. Identify authentic materials;
  4. Assist learners in goal-setting; and
  5. Implement learner-centered teaching methods.