What are the primary theories of adult learning and how are they applied?
Observing and modeling of behaviors
Understanding, organizing and processing information
Learning through outcomes of behavior
Self-fulfillment, self-exploration and self-expression
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Learning Theory
Behaviorist Learning Theory
Humanistic Learning Theory
Identify the critical components of Andragogy and how they encourage adult learning?
Learning is related to the social role of the adult
Adult learners bring a wealth of experience
Adults need to be responsible for their decisions
Adults are oriented towards problem-solving learning
Readiness to Learn
Experience
Adults' Self-Concept
Orientation to Learning
How can information-processing theory be used to facilitate adult learning?
Facilitate retrieval of information when needed
Grab learners' attention
Make new information meaningful
Help learners to retain the information longer
Retrieval
Attention
Encoding
Storage
Distinguish among the learning characteristics of behaviorist, humanistic, and cognitive theories
Emphasizes understanding and processing of the information
Emphasizes self-actualization and autonomy
Stresses the importance of consequences and reinforcement
Cognitive Theory
Humanistic Theory
Behaviorist Theory