Category Archives: Adult Learners
In The Classroom
The learning environment must be physically and psychologically comfortable; long lectures, periods of interminable sitting and the absence of practice opportunities rate high on the irritation scale. Adults have something real to lose in a classroom situation. Self-esteem and ego … Continue reading
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Socratic Questions
Socrates was one of the greatest educators who taught by asking questions and thus drawing out (as ‘ex duco’, meaning to ‘lead out’, which is the root of ‘education’) answers from his pupils.
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Student Initiated Activities
This list is based on the premise that peer influence can play a substantial role in student success.
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Adults As Learners
Part of being an effective tutor involves understanding how adults learn best.
Exam Nerves!
Adult learners are a diverse group, with a range of backgrounds, and for those attending Skills for Life / Basic Skills classes more often than not their difficulties lie in poor experiences at school. These experiences range from simple truancy, … Continue reading
Achieving Success With Adult Learners
As more and more mature adults decide to make a career move and re-enter the educational environment, educators must have a firm understanding of who they are and what they want to accomplish. Clearly, more and more sophisticated learners are … Continue reading
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