Application of Adult Learning Theory in Academia
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Application of Adult Learning Theory in Academia
Pamela McClamb
INFT 101-D64
Application of Adult Learning Theory in Academia
A large number of adults between the ages of twenty-five (25) and fifty plus (50+) years are returning to the world of academia, precipitated by changes in workforce dynamics and various socioeconomic factors; loss of employment, reentry into workface, delayed enrollment into postsecondary education and many other reasons. The term pedagogy is concerned with transmission of content in a teacher directed approach, which for years has been the foundational method for educational instruction. Growth in the number of adults entering universities and colleges has prompted the development of learning theories that demonstrate specific intrinsic value, provide guidance as to how to navigate information being presented; relate adult learners “life experiences” to subject matter and overcoming preconceived belief regarding education.
Article One
Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional College Students use a familiar scenario which is typical in the current workforce environment of today, a job loss to demonstrate how various Adult learning theories apply to this specific scenario, and many other factors which are drivers for adult learners reentering the academic arena.
Article Two
Assessing Students for Online Learning acknowledges that the concept of online learning or distance learning was not embraced by those in the academia, but because of the great influx of adults returning to school, it has become incumbent upon institution of higher education to seek proactive methods in which to assess the needs of student in the Online learning environment and to increase success rates for these students.
Comparison
Both articles emphasize the importance of understanding the learning capacity of adult learners in an academic environment and the need to...
Application of Adult Learning Theory in Academia
Pamela McClamb
INFT 101-D64
Application of Adult Learning Theory in Academia
A large number of adults between the ages of twenty-five (25) and fifty plus (50+) years are returning to the world of academia, precipitated by changes in workforce dynamics and various socioeconomic factors; loss of employment, reentry into workface, delayed enrollment into postsecondary education and many other reasons. The term pedagogy is concerned with transmission of content in a teacher directed approach, which for years has been the foundational method for educational instruction. Growth in the number of adults entering universities and colleges has prompted the development of learning theories that demonstrate specific intrinsic value, provide guidance as to how to navigate information being presented; relate adult learners “life experiences” to subject matter and overcoming preconceived belief regarding education.
Article One
Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional College Students use a familiar scenario which is typical in the current workforce environment of today, a job loss to demonstrate how various Adult learning theories apply to this specific scenario, and many other factors which are drivers for adult learners reentering the academic arena.
Article Two
Assessing Students for Online Learning acknowledges that the concept of online learning or distance learning was not embraced by those in the academia, but because of the great influx of adults returning to school, it has become incumbent upon institution of higher education to seek proactive methods in which to assess the needs of student in the Online learning environment and to increase success rates for these students.
Comparison
Both articles emphasize the importance of understanding the learning capacity of adult learners in an academic environment and the need to...