{"id":73,"date":"2018-09-28T19:30:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T19:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-educationalplanning\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=73"},"modified":"2020-01-15T19:40:57","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T19:40:57","slug":"how-adults-learn","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-educationalplanning\/chapter\/how-adults-learn\/","title":{"raw":"Understanding Learning Processes","rendered":"Understanding Learning Processes"},"content":{"raw":"Adults may (or may not) learn differently than children.\u00a0 There have been many theories of\u00a0learning developed over the years, with newer theories relating to brain research - see the page on <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-educationalplanning\/chapter\/self-assessment-2\/\">Active &amp; Reflective Learning<\/a> and watch the video below.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/5KLPxDtMqe8[\/embed]\r\n\r\nIn addition to current brain research, some\u00a0previous\u00a0theories\u00a0also offer different perspectives on how adults\u00a0learn.\r\n\r\nRead the following articles and view the video.\u00a0 Although these resources overlap in some of their discussion of adult learning theories, each one offers specific examples that are useful in understanding the various ways in which adults learn.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.org\/insights\/3-adult-learning-theories-every-e-learning-designer-must-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Adult Learning Theories Every E-Learning Designer Must Know\u00a0<\/a>offers\u00a0a\u00a0brief overview of some traditional adult learning theories in a blog post<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lincs.ed.gov\/state-resources\/federal-initiatives\/teal\/guide\/adultlearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fact Sheet No. 11: Adult Learning Theories,<\/a>\u00a0a web page from LINCS, a U.S. Department of Education initiative<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/adult-learning-theories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Adult Learning Theories and How to Put Them into Practice<\/a>, geared toward corporate training, provides some concrete examples of how theories have been applied (note that you do not need to read the lengthier case studies unless you want to). <span style=\"font-size: small\">(This webpage contains low-contrast text. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/services\/html2txt?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ispringsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fadult-learning-theories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plain text version<\/a> is available.) <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3LdEwYDDJBg[\/embed]\r\n\r\nAs a learner, it's important to understand practical supports that aid learning, in addition to understanding a bit of learning theory.\u00a0 Read the article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacu.org\/publications-research\/periodicals\/research-adult-learners-supporting-needs-student-population-no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research on Adult Learners: Supporting the Needs of a Student Population that is No Longer Traditional<\/a>. This article deals with various institutional supports for students, and provides a very brief comment\u00a0on adult learning theories.\u00a0 As you read, consider the institutional supports that you, personally,\u00a0have and may need.\r\n<div class=\"s\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"f hJND5c TbwUpd\">\r\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\">\r\n<div class=\"action-menu-panel ab_dropdown\" role=\"menu\">\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>initial learning activity<\/h3>\r\nApply what you learned from\u00a0your reading and viewing to\u00a0create an ideal learning activity for teaching adults something that you want to learn yourself.\u00a0 Include the following information in a 4-5 page description:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>the purpose of the learning\/learning goal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>description of all aspects\/stages of the learning activity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>any learning supports that you'll provide<\/li>\r\n \t<li>how you'll evaluate the results of the learning activity to determine if learning occurred<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit:<\/strong> ideal learning activity description, addressing all points\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\r\n<h3>in-depth learning activity<\/h3>\r\nComplete the initial learning activity above and write at least 2-3 additional pages analyzing the learning activity in relation to aspects of various learning theories, or to the\u00a0one learning theory that resonates the most with you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Submit:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>ideal learning activity description, addressing all points<\/li>\r\n \t<li>analysis of the learning activity in relation to learning theory\/theories<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Related college Learning Goals<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Active Learning:<\/strong> Assess and build upon previous learning and experiences to pursue new learning, independently and in collaboration with others.\r\n\r\n<strong>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:<\/strong> Evaluate, analyze, synthesize and critique key concepts and experiences, and apply diverse perspectives to find creative solutions to problems concerning human behavior, society and the natural world.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"font-size: small\">For more information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esc.edu\/policies\/?search=cid%3D61278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Learning Goals Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>interested in learning more about learning processes?<\/h3>\r\nNote that there are fuller courses offered in:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reflective Learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adults as Learners<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Training and Development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Learning Styles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>Adults may (or may not) learn differently than children.\u00a0 There have been many theories of\u00a0learning developed over the years, with newer theories relating to brain research &#8211; see the page on <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-educationalplanning\/chapter\/self-assessment-2\/\">Active &amp; Reflective Learning<\/a> and watch the video below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Your Brain is Plastic\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5KLPxDtMqe8?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In addition to current brain research, some\u00a0previous\u00a0theories\u00a0also offer different perspectives on how adults\u00a0learn.<\/p>\n<p>Read the following articles and view the video.\u00a0 Although these resources overlap in some of their discussion of adult learning theories, each one offers specific examples that are useful in understanding the various ways in which adults learn.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.org\/insights\/3-adult-learning-theories-every-e-learning-designer-must-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Adult Learning Theories Every E-Learning Designer Must Know\u00a0<\/a>offers\u00a0a\u00a0brief overview of some traditional adult learning theories in a blog post<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lincs.ed.gov\/state-resources\/federal-initiatives\/teal\/guide\/adultlearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fact Sheet No. 11: Adult Learning Theories,<\/a>\u00a0a web page from LINCS, a U.S. Department of Education initiative<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/adult-learning-theories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Adult Learning Theories and How to Put Them into Practice<\/a>, geared toward corporate training, provides some concrete examples of how theories have been applied (note that you do not need to read the lengthier case studies unless you want to). <span style=\"font-size: small\">(This webpage contains low-contrast text. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/services\/html2txt?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ispringsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fadult-learning-theories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plain text version<\/a> is available.) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-2\" title=\"How Adults Learn\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3LdEwYDDJBg?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As a learner, it&#8217;s important to understand practical supports that aid learning, in addition to understanding a bit of learning theory.\u00a0 Read the article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacu.org\/publications-research\/periodicals\/research-adult-learners-supporting-needs-student-population-no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research on Adult Learners: Supporting the Needs of a Student Population that is No Longer Traditional<\/a>. This article deals with various institutional supports for students, and provides a very brief comment\u00a0on adult learning theories.\u00a0 As you read, consider the institutional supports that you, personally,\u00a0have and may need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"s\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"f hJND5c TbwUpd\">\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\">\n<div class=\"action-menu-panel ab_dropdown\" role=\"menu\">\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>initial learning activity<\/h3>\n<p>Apply what you learned from\u00a0your reading and viewing to\u00a0create an ideal learning activity for teaching adults something that you want to learn yourself.\u00a0 Include the following information in a 4-5 page description:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the purpose of the learning\/learning goal<\/li>\n<li>description of all aspects\/stages of the learning activity<\/li>\n<li>any learning supports that you&#8217;ll provide<\/li>\n<li>how you&#8217;ll evaluate the results of the learning activity to determine if learning occurred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit:<\/strong> ideal learning activity description, addressing all points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>in-depth learning activity<\/h3>\n<p>Complete the initial learning activity above and write at least 2-3 additional pages analyzing the learning activity in relation to aspects of various learning theories, or to the\u00a0one learning theory that resonates the most with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ideal learning activity description, addressing all points<\/li>\n<li>analysis of the learning activity in relation to learning theory\/theories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Related college Learning Goals<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active Learning:<\/strong> Assess and build upon previous learning and experiences to pursue new learning, independently and in collaboration with others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:<\/strong> Evaluate, analyze, synthesize and critique key concepts and experiences, and apply diverse perspectives to find creative solutions to problems concerning human behavior, society and the natural world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: small\">For more information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esc.edu\/policies\/?search=cid%3D61278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Learning Goals Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>interested in learning more about learning processes?<\/h3>\n<p>Note that there are fuller courses offered in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reflective Learning<\/li>\n<li>Adults as Learners<\/li>\n<li>Training and Development<\/li>\n<li>Learning Styles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-73\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div 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