Many adult learners were taught a more passive and instructional manner from students in today's classrooms. Most adults think today's classroom is "instructor led" because they were originally taught this way in grade school. There are various teaching styles which may encourage the adult individual to think more "out of the box" which can be a challange for some adult students.
Adult students have many various responsibilities, other than being in the classroom studying; such as a spouse, home, children, elderly parents, and even physical or emotional issues to deal with. Adult students may process information differently than younger students and may require different tools to help them succeed.
This very interesting and useful article helps to understand the very many different learning styles of adults and can be applied to other students as well. I feel that this article was a helpful tool in understanding some of the characteristics of the non-traditional student and useful ways to encourage success of the adult learner. As I continue with my own studies, I have learned some helpful hints on why I am focused on certain aspects of my own studies more than I understood before reading this eye-opening article. By understanding the wide spectrum of learning styles of students of all ages, teachers will be able to instruct and plan their lessons to fit everyone's needs in the classroom!
3rd. source:http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/ualturki/Digital%20Library/Characteristics%20of%20Adult%20Learners%20with%20Implications%20for%20Online%20Learning%20Design.pdf
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
online learning-takes Motivation & Determination
After watching this video on a "virtual classroom" which teaches students Spanish via a teacher who works from her own home, I thought this would relate to my previous post on adult learners- their determination and motivation. I see that these middle school students (7th and 8th gr.), wanted to learn a foreign language with the determination needed to succeed with distance learning. I have learned that motivation in the distance learning classroom plays a major role in the succeess of the students, whether they are middle school age or older adults.
As I plan my lessons for teaching Spanish to students, I will consider using a distance learning outlet, through "epals", SKYPE, or any other of the many useful tools to connect and converse with Spanish speaking students. I will use motivational techniques and well as my own determination to create a positive and successful experience for my students.
2nd source:http://www.edutopia.org/online-learning-west-virginia-virtual-school
As I plan my lessons for teaching Spanish to students, I will consider using a distance learning outlet, through "epals", SKYPE, or any other of the many useful tools to connect and converse with Spanish speaking students. I will use motivational techniques and well as my own determination to create a positive and successful experience for my students.
2nd source:http://www.edutopia.org/online-learning-west-virginia-virtual-school
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