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Applying Andragogical Methods In and Out of the Traditional Classroom: Adult Education for Adult Learners.
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
Adult learners desire adult learning methods Join in a discussion of how to apply andragogical methods in and out of the traditional classroom, enabling educators to satisfy adult learners.
Target Audience
All facilitators of adult learners will have an interest in this session and walk away with a perspective on how to apply andragogical methods in and out of the traditional classroom. Professionals and practitioners from business, education, law enforcement and health care will find the session insightful as well as practical.
Learning Outcomes
Professional who join in this session will gain knowledge of a resource designed to prepare educators in various learning environments to teach learners/students in an adult manner while recognizing the characteristics of adult learners. Participants will learn how to promote active learner participation and encourage proactive learning by gaining knowledge of the characteristics of adult learners, an understanding of the implications of these characteristics on programming and curriculum development and an interest in learning more about adults in the fields in which they work, their needs, interests, abilities, and how to improve their learning experience.
Session Description
The aim of this session is to call attention to the critical need for effective educational models within professional development components of most professions and organizations. Therefore, addressing the learning needs of employees has become a vital issue for organizations. Learning is fundamental and necessary in every profession, institution, and organization. The learners in these environments are adults requiring the use of appropriate strategies to facilitate learning. This session provides a resource (Andragogy Academy) to prepare facilitators/educators in various learning environments to teach learners/students in an adult manner while recognizing the characteristics of adult learners.
The andragogical approach draws heavily from humanistic education. Andragogy like humanistic education focuses on the development of persons who are open to change and continued learning. The Academy will introduce humanist, andragogical strategies to educators. It is believed that using these methods will encourage educators to engage learners in interactive, participatory learning.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Friday November 8