LEARN TO LEARN

Topic #1: Adult Learners

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I will take a wild guess and say are you are an adult learner. If I am right, here’s a question for you:
🤔 Do you learn the same way you did when you were a child?
Yes and no, right? When it comes to what makes adults different from any other learners, there are a few things that stand out. Malcolm Knowles recognized 7 principles in his theory – see how these apply to you:

• Adults must want to learn – They learn effectively only when they are free to direct their own learning and feel intrinsically motivated to learn.
• Adults will learn only what they feel they need to learn – Adults need to see the direct usefulness of what they are learning.
• Adults learn by doing – Adolescents learn by doing, but adults learn through active practice and participation.
• Adult learning focuses on problem-solving – Adults tend to start with a problem and then work to find a solution.
• Adults often refer to their own experience when learning – Adult learners rely heavily on their experiences when they engage in learning.
• Adults learn best in informal situations – Adults learn by taking responsibility and being an active participant in the learning process.
• Adults want guidance and consideration as equal partners in the process – Adults want information that will help them improve their situation.

Source: Wikipedia

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Coded by Camilla Ribas