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CLASS 6:
Adult Teaching Methods I

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Objectives:
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

  • Explore various techniques and methods used to teach adults.
  • Understand the factors affecting common instructional delivery formats used in adult education.
  • Examine how communication processes affect common adult teaching methods.

In this lesson, we will begin to explore adult teaching methods.

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Instructional Activities:
small red globe Take the pretest to see what you know about adult teaching methods. The answers can be found in the Class 6 folder in WebCT Vista. 
small red globe Read Chapter 5,  "Theories of Teaching," in The Adult Learner by Knowles et al.
small red globe Read Chapter 5, "Adult Teaching Methods," in Effective Adult Learning by Birkenholz.  This reading is available in the Class 6 folder in WebCT Vista.
small red globe Review Appendix D: "Variable for Effective Teaching" (Web file or Word file) in Effective Adult Learning by Birkenholz.
small red globe Review a copy of Table 3: "Learner Goals and Applicable Teaching Methods" (Word file) from Effective Adult Learning by Birkenholz. 
small red globe Check out a copy of Table 4: "Commonly Used Teaching Methods" (Web file, Word file) from Effective Adult Learning by Birkenholz.
 
small red globe Before deciding what type of teaching method to use, this JOE article (Spring 1992) by Jo Jones provides a good discussion on "Teaching Clientele What or How to Think."
small red globe Compare the strengths, limitations, and preparations for Common Teaching Methods.
small red globe Review what Susan Imel thinks about adult learning in groups and  adult learning communities, from the ERIC Clearinghouse.
small red globe Read "Training and the Needs of Adult Learners" by Ota et al. in the Journal of Extension (December 2006).
small red globe Read what Downing & Findley learned about what private forest landowners want in an educational program in the Journal of Extension (February 2005).
small red globe View the PowerPoint presentation on Adult Education Teaching Methods. Or, download the presentation.
Assignments: Discussion:
Complete Worksheet 6 (Word file or web version)and include it in your course notes (it will be helpful for your reflection journal, discussion board, and final exam). After you finish this lesson go to the course discussion board and respond to the question posted (and at least one peer's response).
 
Additional Resources:
 Additional information about facilitating adult education can be located at:
 


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