Lesson Plan Components
Component 1: Characteristics of Adults as Learners Website URL: http://ctle.hccs.edu/facultyportal/tlp/seminars/tl1071SupportiveResources/Ten_Characteristics_Adults-Learners.pdf Rationale for selecting this resource This excellent summary of Ten Characteristics of Adults as Learners’ document was written by Dr. Gary Kuhne for "ADTED 460 - Introduction to Adult Education," a course offered through Penn State's World Campus. I selected this document because it is insightful, comprehensive and very concise. As well as the ten characteristics of adults as learners described in very clear and practical terms, the implications of the characteristics are also discussed. Remembering to always take time to get to know and understand the learning audience will help me facilitate the learning process for adult learners in a relevant and suitable manner. Component 2: Creating a Positive Learning Environment Website URL: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/tips-for-teaching-adult-students/ Rationale for selecting this resource This useful webpage is from Faculty Focus Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications, Brooks Doherty (2012) Dean of faculty at Rasmussen College in Minnesota. I selected this article for its clarity and authenticity. The recommendations made and the rationale provided by Doherty resonate with my own understanding and experience as an adult learner. I know that when I can’t readily see or hear the facilitator or the learning location is too cold or too dark or distracting, it can significantly impede the learning process. I will always try to ensure the learning environment is supportive to the adult learner. Component 3: Motivational Techniques Website URL: http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/isd/30-ways-to-motivate-adult-learners/ The eLearning Coach, Connie Malamed Rationale for selecting this resource This webpage from The eLearning Coach, Connie Malamed briefly discusses what motivation is and provides thirty great suggestions on how to motivate adult learners. I selected this resource because it provides a more detailed list of points to consider than most of the other articles that I reviewed for connecting with and motivating adult learners. The resource appears to be based upon practical insights rather than theory. I expect to improve my instruction techniques by being a bit more flexible when facilitating adult learning. When appropriate, I will utilize additional motivating strategies that I had not previously used or considered. Component 4: Assessment Website URL: https://teal.ed.gov/tealguide/lessonplanning Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) Just Write! Guide February 2012. Rationale for selecting this resource I selected this resource from TEAL which discusses the importance of first establishing the learning objectives then assessing the adult learner, before during and after the facilitated learning to show how the adult learning objectives were met. The warm-up, introduction, presentation, practice, evaluation, application, acronym WIPPEA, is a lesson plan model in which each learning concept builds on the previous one (Hunter, 1982). This six-step lesson planning approach has learners demonstrate mastery of concepts and content at each step before the instructor proceeds to the next step. I will improve my instruction by incorporating the WIPPEA approach into my lesson planning. Component 5: Media (Possible Considerations) Website URL: http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch6.html Rationale for selecting this resource This in-depth resource from Athabasca University (Fahy, 2004) entitled Media Characteristics and Online Learning Technology reviews the attributes and effects of conventional media such as print and text, still graphics and illustrations, sound and music, video and moving graphics, and multimedia on adult learners. I selected this article because it is evidence based, comprehensive and detailed. It answered many of my questions and concerns regarding how and when to best use the various media options with adult learners. Incorporating what I have learned and updating my instructional resources will make my lessons more contemporary and vibrant. References Doherty, B., (2012). Faculty focus, Tips for teaching adult students. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/tips-for-teaching-adult-students/ Fahy, P.J., (2004). Athabasca University. Media characteristics and online learning technology. Retrieved from http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch6.html Kuhne, G., (2016). ADTED 460 - Introduction to adult education. Ten characteristics of adults as learners. Penn State’s World Campus Retrieved from http://ctle.hccs.edu/facultyportal/tlp/seminars/tl1071SupportiveResources/Ten_Characteristics_Adults-Learners.pdf Malamed, C., (2014). The eLearning Coach. Get your audience pumped: 30 ways to motivate adult learners. Retrieved from http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/isd/30-ways-to-motivate-adult-learners/ TEAL, (2012.) Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy. Just Write! Guide. Retrieved from https://teal.ed.gov/tealguide/lessonplanning Leave a Reply. |