Transcript PPT: Adult learning with Emma Jönses & Annnemarie Pothaar

Adult learning the
Bäckedal way
Questions in groups
Did you learn from each other in the group?
How and why?
Did you feel included in the group? How
and why?
Did your teachers role in the group
contribute to the learning? How and why?
5 min!
Reflections from the groups
The Bäckedal way
Wait for the
group to
settle down
Try to talk as little as
possible as a leader
Try to have
small groups
The leader is
leading, not
doing
See every persons
needs but don't
forget the group
A good
teacher/leader
has a plan but
can let it go
Mixed groups is
a great asset
Remember that
you don't have to
have answers for
everything
Every practical and
theoretical thing that
we have done here
has been a learning
situation for everyone
The good conversation
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Write down the main characteristisc of the
adults who are visiting your institution. Who
are they, what do they look for, how should you
treat them, what makes them happy? 5 mins
(Also: Barriers and Attitudes)
Treat
with of
courtesy
and respect
Golden
list
Adult
Learners
Enjoy contributing their own knowledge
Appreciate having element of choice
Do not want to be talked down
Autonomous and self directed
Accumulated life experience
Goal orientated
Relevancy orientated
Practical/ Pragmatic
Respect/ Equals
Indicators for assessing
the impact of learning
Write down indicators which 'prove' learning
has actually taken place. 5 mins
Common
Indicators
Increased knowledge of specific subject
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Enhanced understanding of specific ideas and concepts
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Improved technical and other skilss
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A change in attitudes or values
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Evidence of enjoyment, inspiration and creativity
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Evidence of activity, behaviour, progression
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Social interaction and communication
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Increased self-confidence
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Personal Development
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Community Empowerment
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The development of identity
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Improved health and well being
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Work in facility groups
You are going to create an imaginary activity for a
family group to your facility. To your help you have
the Bäckedal way of learning, the golden list and
some questions below:
How should you be as a leader?
● How can you get everyone involved?
● How can you get them to learn from each other?
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20 min!