The+Adult+Learner

Adult learners differ in their instructional needs and goals. We recognize all students at HCC as adult learners. The materials listed here are intended to support faculty understanding and instruction of adult learners.

education, i.e. "flipped classroom" || Link || and Dewey with an eye for the philosophy that learning is doing. || Link || and research-based strategies for higher education teaching and learning. ||  ||
 * ~ Workshops and Materials ||~  || **Resources** ||
 * **Class Preparation and Teaching the Adult Learner** || Materials from workshop on adult learning theory (Malcolm Knowles); self-efficacy; student-centered and teacher-centered learning; IDEA course evaluation and strategies for the first day of class. || [[file:Adjunct Faculty Class Prep-Adult Learner-POST.pptx]] ||
 * **The Adult Learner - From Bored to On Board** ||  || [[file:The Adult Learner -From Bored to On Board (1).pptx]] ||
 * **Andragogy Vs Pedagogy** || Comparative chart between pedagogy and andragogy || Link ||
 * **Active Lecture "Nugget"** || Interactive self-paced module with suggestions and demonstrations for incorporating active lecture techniques || Link ||
 * **Classroom Management Techniques** || Specific strategies to DO to create a positive || [|Link] ||
 * **Dictionary for Models of Learning** || Dictionary with descriptions of common terms in 21st century
 * **Experiential Learning - Kolb** || Chapter comparing various learning theories including Piaget
 * [[image:how learn works.JPG width="64" height="90" link="http://c4ed.lib.kmutt.ac.th/sites/default/files/HowLearningWorks-Ambrose.pdf"]] ** How Learning Works: 7 Research-based **
 * Principles for Smart Teaching - Ambrose, Bridges, Lovett (2010) ** || Straight forward book with real world instructional challenges
 * **Teaching for Quality Learning at University - Biggs (2003)** ||  || ebook ||   ||
 * **Student-Centred Learning—Toolkit for students, staff and higher education institutions Brussels, October 2010** ||  || pdf ||   ||