1. Misconceptions of adult learning and application
Patrice McCaskey
Teaching the Adult Learner
Dr. Dana Wilkie

2. 3 Misconceptions of Adult learning

3. Misconception #1-self-directed learning
-Informal and formal learning environment can happen at any time -Motivation, responsibility and self control are important part of learning -Children and adults do not learn the same -Andragogy vastly differs from pedagogy

4. Misconception #1-self-directed learning
-Knowles explores six assumptions -Any moment is a good moment to learn -Globalization is affecting businesses and higher education -Knowledge learned at school must be applied appropriately

5. Misconception #2- equal intelligence
-Two types of intelligence -IQ testing is measured by psychometric testing -Intelligence testing is used to measure different levels of intelligence -4 different ideas about intellectual functioning -There are different kinds of intelligence based on the area the intelligence is measured

6. Misconception #2- equal intelligence
-Age is not a deciding factor -Intelligence changes over time (testing is repeated) -Cultures have different views on intelligence -Every student is different -Do not assume -Nine different levels of intelligence

7. Misconception #3- adult development
-Erickson developed a theoretical framework -Erickson has 8 different stages of development -Each stage of development is about change -Adult development is about change

8. Misconception #3- adult development
-Adults revisit earlier stages to resolve or re- resolve conflicts -Adults are complex and have different stages -Psychosocial identity development theory

9. Conclusion
Research has helped with many different misconceptions of adult learners. With the increase in student achievements, we are able to focus on the primary objective. Many different theories are used in order to increase the practice of developing awareness; instructors should face sociocultural and socioeconomic issues with training and awareness. Liff, (2014) stated we have to be willing to expand everyday understandings to include theoretical understanding. Education is the best way to change misconceptions.

10. Conclusion
With the increase in technology and the mix of cultures, information is processed differently. (Dobre, 2015, pg. 31) stated there are four main organizational factors that can be considered as forming a solid ground for education: Human Resources, technology, efficient decisions, policies and practices, and financial resources. The three misconceptions dealing with self-directed learning, adult development and intelligence are all very important aspects of higher education; knowledge will change the misconceptions into the right information.

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