By Dr. Rufus F. Lowe

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people. Chinese Proverb

Do Now: Reflection Why did you join the education profession? – What/who inspired you? – What did you hope to accomplish? Why do you remain in the profession? – What/who motivates you? – What do you hope to accomplish? How do you know if you’re successful?

1. Adult learners must understand why something is important to know or do. Most adult students are in your classroom because they want to be.

Objectives Know the goals, priorities and strategies of “Destination 2025” and the DRAFT Comprehensive Literacy Improvement Plan (CLIP) Understand – Need for and purpose of the strategic plan and CLIP--first “Destination 2025” action plan – Vision, key elements (e.g., instructional design), and “why” of the CLIP – Timelines and expectations for early implementation, including your role – “Steps” in the effective management of complex change Be able to Do – Reinforce the District’s vision for school and student success (e.g., D2025 and CLIP) – Prepare your staff/school for complex change and deep, purposeful CLIP implementation

Adult learners must have the freedom to learn in their own way.

If your primary learning style is visual, draw pictures in the margins, look at the graphics, and read the text that explains the graphics. Envision the topic or play a movie in your thoughts of how you’ll act out the subject matter.

If your primary learning style is auditory, listen to the words you read. Try to develop an internal conversation between you and the text. Don’t be embarrassed to read aloud or talk through the information.

If your primary learning style is tactile/kinesthetic, use a pencil or highlighter pen to mark passages that are meaningful to you. Take notes, transferring the information you learn to the margins of the book, into a journal, or onto a handheld computer. Doodle whatever comes to mind as you read. Hold the book in your hands instead of placing it on a table. Walk around as you read. Feel the words and ideas. Get busy—both mentally and physically.

2. Adult Learning is Experiential Role Play Activity Life Experiences

Experiential learning experiences can take multiple forms. Activities that get your students involved enhance your students’ learning experience. Example of activities includes small group discussions, experiments, role playing, skits, building something at their table or desk, or writing/drawing something specific.

Activities also keep people energized, especially activities that involve stepping away from their desks.

Honoring the life experiences your students bring to the classroom is another component of experiential learning. It’s important to tap into that wealth of wisdom of your classroom whenever it’s appropriate.

3. Make sure the time is right for adults to learn.

No matter how hard a teacher tries, if the student isn’t ready to learn, chances are good he or she won’t.

4. Make the adult learning process positive and encouraging Being positive and encouraging is not the same as being condescending. Always remember that your students are adults. Speaking to them in the tone of voice you might use with a child is offensive, and the damage can be very difficult to overcome.

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