Faculty Development Program

Characteristics of Adult Learners

As a result of attending this workshop, faculty attendees will be able to:

• Distinguish between the theories of pedagogy and andragogy.
• Identify factors which motivate adult learners to participate in learning activities.
• Identify resources to aid in planning, selecting, and evaluating instructional strategies appropriate to specific age groups.
• Assess the needs of an adult population to better determine relevant course outcomes.
• Distinguish between learner-centered and teacher-centered instruction as they relate to student population.
• Set a cooperative learning climate and create mechanisms for mutual planning of the learning and assessment activities.
• Create a classroom climate that better serves the unique characteristics of adult learners.

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