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Re: New to Adult Education
Posted by frmillermaed on 12/17/06
My two cents worth of advice would be to understand that adult education will need to be approached a little differently than you would elementary ed. You are no doubt well versed in Pedagogy, but should spend a little time looking into adult learning theory which is called Andragogy by many. Be aware of why adults are in school. What brings them there? Usually it will be about career/life changes and keeping up with new developments in existing careers. Some times about learning for learnings sake. All of my college education occured after age 40, and I can tell you horror stories about teachers who assumed I was there just for kicks, and who expected me as an adult learner to be unemployed or retired or economically comfortable. As an adult teacher, expect lots of hard work from your students, but make sure the learning activities are relevant to the needs of the learners. On 7/23/05, Ashley wrote: > I am certified to teach elementary education yet I have > been offered a position as an adult education instructor. > I am looking for any tips or suggestions. Websites that > are interesting will also be of great interest. > Thank you for any information that you can provide. > Ashley
Posts on this thread, including this one
- New to Adult Education, 7/23/05, by Ashley.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 8/23/05, by kevin.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 12/17/06, by frmillermaed.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 4/02/07, by Brett Taylor.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 5/25/07, by pam.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 5/29/07, by Ashley Feo.
- Re: Adult Education, 5/30/07, by m wags.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 5/30/07, by adult ed. tchr..
- Re: New to Adult Education, 6/08/07, by new too.
- Re: Adult Education, 6/27/07, by Marlyn H.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 8/12/07, by Angie.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 8/12/07, by Amy.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 8/13/07, by Anyone teach Indians?.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 8/25/07, by me teachum, no wampum for me.
- Re: New to Adult Education, 1/06/08, by Brandy Walker.
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