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Principles of Adult Learning: Is Autonomous and Self-Directed

The document outlines principles of adult learning and strategies for teachers. It states that adults learn best when learning is self-directed, goal-oriented, relevant, acknowledges prior experience, and matches learning styles. It recommends teachers involve learners, provide clear objectives and real-world examples, assess prior knowledge, teach in various modes, encourage interaction and feedback, and show respect for all. The document is a guide for effective adult teaching prepared by an education consultant.

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Principles of Adult Learning: Is Autonomous and Self-Directed

The document outlines principles of adult learning and strategies for teachers. It states that adults learn best when learning is self-directed, goal-oriented, relevant, acknowledges prior experience, and matches learning styles. It recommends teachers involve learners, provide clear objectives and real-world examples, assess prior knowledge, teach in various modes, encourage interaction and feedback, and show respect for all. The document is a guide for effective adult teaching prepared by an education consultant.

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Principles of Adult Learning

Prepared by Steve Shorlin, PhD, Teaching Consultant, Medical Education Scholarship Centre.

Adults learn best when the learning: As a teacher, you can:

Is autonomous and self-directed  Involve learners in the learning process


 Give them opportunity to direct what they need to
know
 Create educational contracts
 Anticipate needs beyond those identified by learners

Is directed towards a goal  Show learners the big picture from the beginning
 Provide clear and specific objectives
 Ground learning in practical outcomes

Is relevant and practical  Base learning around cases and problems from
practice
 Use real-life teaching situations
 Provide examples from your own experience

Acknowledges learner’s experience  Realize that learners have much to contribute to


knowledge and skills already
 Know your audience
 Assess prior learning by KWL
o what do you KNOW
o what do you WANT to know
o what did you LEARN

Matches learner’s style  Teach in a variety of modes


o visual, auditory, hands-on
o active + reflective
o big picture + steps
o practical + theory
o solitary + groups
 Recognize your own biases

Is active  Encourage thought and interaction


 Ask questions
 Hands-on application
 Demonstrations

Provides feedback  Give constant timely feedback


 Balance positive with negative
 Always be respectful

Takes place respectfully  Be courteous and patient


 Learn and use names
 Show value in all contributions

Reference:
Collins, J. (2004). Education techniques for lifelong learning: principles of adult learning. Radiographics, 24(5),
1483-9.
Thanks to Dr. Vernon Curran for providing the original material in a different form.

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