1. Motivating Adult Learners Kimberly Arlia CPCC Central Piedmont Community College

2. Define Adult Learners  List what determine who is considered an adult learner.  Shots of learners in the classroom and at hoe on the computer.

3. Define Motivation  List various types of motivation.  Shots of carrot and stick versus whip.

4. Importance of Motivation  Why is it important to motivate adult learners?  Aren’t Adults already self motivated?

5. Motivational Theories  Cognitive Dissonance Theory  Expectancy Theory  Maslow’s Theory  Extrinsic Motivation  Intrinsic Motivation  Goal Setting Motivation

6. Keys to Motivate Adult Learners  Open positive environment  Relevant work  Frequent feedback  Create community  Challenging work but balanced with skill level

7. Motivational Strategies  Mentoring program  Peer modeling  Offer support  Create strategies to mitigate low performance  Collaboration

8. Guest Speaker Intro  Credentials  Achievements