2. Adult Learning: Discussion about Core Principles
We are on a journey together - Each in our own way…

3. Goal Develop a deeper understanding of Adult and Accelerated Learning Principles through discussion of the Core Principles

4. Discuss in Teams topics from the slides: This is a participant led discussion
- provide positive input for consideration
- read the slides
- document your answers on the easel …..

5. Time for a group picture!
First things first,
Time for a group picture!

6. Fire Drill …..Find a new table!
Divide into teams of 6-7 people preferably with people you don’t know or came in with… Introduce yourselves within your team…
Determine who on your team traveled the shortest and longest distance to IRETS and what flavor of ice cream is the predominant favorite…
give the ready sign when complete

7. As a Team discuss the following: Define Adult and Accelerated Learning (AaAL) within your team and why it is important…
(Give the ready sign when complete and select a spokesperson to share with all teams) 5 Minutes……

8. Each spokesperson share with all teams their definition and write on the easel…..

9. As a Team discuss the following: How is Adult and Accelerated Learning (AaAL) different from typical methods of instruction…
It may help to consider comparing to didactic learning methods or traditional pedagogy.
(Give the ready sign when complete and select a spokesperson to share with all teams) 5 Minutes……

10. Each spokesperson share with all teams their thoughts and write on the easel…..

11. As a Team discuss the following: Discuss the Andragogy in Practice Model (Core Adult Learning Principles) as compared to the RCG Adult and Accelerated Learning Principles (Open Folders) …
(Give the ready sign when complete and select a spokesperson to share with all teams) 10 Minutes……

12. Each spokesperson share with all teams their ideas and write on the easel…..

13. As a Team discuss the following: Are the AaAL Principles individual or group focused for students and how can RiderCoaches make the most of them…
(Give the ready sign when complete and select a spokesperson to share with all teams) 5 Minutes……

14. Each spokesperson share with all teams their thoughts and write on the easel…..

15. As a Team discuss the following: Are all RiderCoaches and Students capable of applying AaAL Principles why are why not …
(Give the ready sign when complete and select a spokesperson to share with all teams) 5 Minutes……

16. Each spokesperson share with all teams their concensus and write on the easel…..

17. What will you take home and use?
Goal Develop a deeper understanding of Adult and Accelerated Learning Principles through discussion of the Core Principles
What will you take home and use?

18. www.riderchoices.com/RiderCoach Info/IRETS
Contact Information
IRETS slides
Info/IRETS

20. Accelerated Learning –
Accelerated learning is a method of instruction that provides an atmosphere where students are able to absorb and retain concepts by overcoming traditional barriers of learning (McKeon, p.64).