Adult Learning
Understanding how adults learn is fundamental to being an effective instructor in higher education. Literature on adult learning often emphasizes that adults:
- Are often self-directed and autonomous learners;
- Are motivated to learn what is practical to them and has relevancy to their lives; and
- Have an abundance of experience and knowledge, making them a rich resource in the classroom.
To learn more about adult learning, please see the resources below.
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Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom Charles C. Bonwell and James A. Eison, National Teaching and Learning Forum |
| A concise research-based article which addresses these active learning questions: What is active learning and why is it important, and how can active learning be incorporated in the classroom? |
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Active Learning Kathleen McKinney, Illinois State University |
| Discusses benefits and drawbacks of active learning and provides wide-ranging examples of in-class active learning processes. |
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Evaluating and improving undergraduate teaching in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics National Research Council (NRC), Center for Education (CFE) |
| This report recommends a set of strategies to evaluate undergraduate teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is based on a study conducted by a National Research Council (NRC) committee charged with synthesizing relevant research in pedagogy and practice. |
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Mature Students in the Persistence Puzzle Lynne MacFadgen, School and Community Liaison, Vancouver Island University |
| Looks at the factors which influence educational commitment and persistence of mature students. |
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Insights into Effective Educational Practices Educause |
| Interesting article reviewing the recent National (USA) Survey of Student Engagement study. |
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The Theory into Practice Jacksonville State University |
| TIP database contains brief summaries of 50 main theories of learning and instruction. |
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