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Day 12: Learning Styles in Adults Identify Learning Styles: Exploration of Learning Style Models: VARK Model: Understand the VARK model, which categorizes learners into Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic styles. Recognize that individuals may have preferences for one or more of these styles. Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles: Explore Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles,…

Day 11: Characteristics of Adult Learners Identify Adult Learning Characteristics: Exploration of Unique Characteristics: Self-Directedness: Recognize that adult learners are generally more self-directed in their learning. Understand that they prefer taking control of their learning experience, setting their own goals, and managing their progress. Practicality: Explore the characteristic…

Day 10: Other Theories in Adult Learning Explore Additional Theories: Introduction to Transformational Learning Theory (Jack Mezirow): Key Concepts: Understand that transformational learning theory focuses on the process of perspective transformation. Recognize that transformative learning occurs when individuals critically reflect on their assumptions and beliefs, leading to a shift in…

Day 9: Knowles’ Six Assumptions of Andragogy Understand the Six Assumptions: Dive into Knowles’ Six Assumptions: Need to Know: Recognize the assumption that adults need to know why they need to learn something before committing to the learning process. Understand that adults are more motivated when they see the relevance and purpose of the information. Learner’s Self-Concept: Acknowledge…

Day 8: Principles of Andragogy Deep Dive into Andragogy: Foundational Concept of Andragogy: Begin your exploration by understanding that andragogy is the theory of adult learning proposed by Malcolm Knowles. Recognize that andragogy is based on the idea that adults learn differently from children and that there are unique principles that guide adult learning. Core Principles of…

Day 5: Adult Learning and Technology Digital Natives and Immigrants: Understand the Concept of Digital Natives and Immigrants: Definition: Digital natives refer to individuals who grew up in the digital age, surrounded by technology from a young age. Digital immigrants are individuals who adopted technology later in life and may not have the same natural ease with it as digital…

Day 4: Learning Styles in Adults Identify Learning Styles: Explore Different Learning Style Models: VARK Model: Visual: Understand that some learners prefer visual aids such as charts, diagrams, or videos. Auditory: Recognize that others learn best through listening, such as through lectures, discussions, or podcasts. Reading/Writing: Identify individuals who excel in written materials,…

Day 2: Key Theories in Learning Study Andragogy: Introduction to Andragogy: Begin by understanding the term “andragogy,” which refers to the theory and practice of adult education. It is often associated with the work of Malcolm Knowles.Read Knowles’ seminal work “The Modern Practice of Adult Education: Andragogy versus Pedagogy” to grasp the foundational concepts. Core Principles of…