Adult Education Theories & Tools
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The 6 Social Learning Needs as described by an article on transferring neuroscience to elearning (citing a video on YouTube that applies neuroscience to business) are:
I find these ideas valuable in reflecting on designing and facilitating another online challenge or course. 1. Belonging to a Group: The video states: "If we don't know where we stand in a group. If we don't know why we're part of the group. Then a lot of our cognitive, thinking capacity goes towards trying to fit in." They support this concept through describing how everyone learns the same material and are valued members of the group. Within my online programs, I try to create a strong community and group dynamic that emphasizes the value of each individual. I ask participants to introduce themselves within the first activity and create partners or "buddies" so that participants are connected with another participant. I frame the material in terms of a collective experience. 2. Ability to Express: One suggestion from previous 30 Days of Growth was to have more platforms of expression and connection, such as video. I relate most to written communication and want to expand my programs to include various other possibilities of ways individual learners relate to material and feel most comfortable in expressing. I want dialogue with me and with the other participants to be easy and continuous for participants to ask questions, share experiences, and express themselves. 3. Ability to Compete (Accountability): I disagree with this idea of competition being inherent and beneficial in learning environments. The argument is that with competition, learners will be more motivated to pay attention and internalize their learning. I would rather use accountability instead of competition. With accountability, participants have clearly defined regulations and expectations that they can reach. In a way, accountability could be used as a tool to have internal "competitions" with improving themselves.
4. Ability to Support and Be Supported: Ideas for support include:
5. Ability to See: Content needs to be "relevant, useful, practical, comprehensive, succinct, organized, and engaging" It is better to translate abstract ideas into clearer concepts. I want each component of my programs to be directly transferable and relevant to the participants' lives. Typically I have ensured this through having each question be specifically directed towards participants' uncovering something about their life. However, I could also use methods of using video, infographics, charts, diagrams, or graphs to explain material. 6. Excitement about Applying Learning:
Ways to increase excitement about applying learning could be:
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