As we begin to delve into the semester, I continue to look for meaningful information to help me to gain a more complete understanding of what "adult learning" encompasses.
Before this class started, I pictured adults sharing ideas and thoughts in a more professional development atmosphere. Since I am an educator, and have been for 17 years, my thoughts centered around learning in an educational setting. Lately, we've been inundated with PARCC assessment strategies and information, so naturally, all of my thoughts centered around professional development for the PARCC.
I found an article on elearningindustry.com that includes some simple but good explanations about adult learning. As I read through this I had many aha moments. First of all, I can see these characteristics in myself as an adult learner. Specifically, with regards to being less open-minded and more resistant to change, I do agree that I tend to be somewhat rigid in my thoughts (at first). But that's only because I've learned, throughout my years, not to accept anything at face value. However, I do feel that I am often open to new ideas and approaches. How about you?
My Animal Learning Style
I know this is very silly, but I thought I'd put my hyena post in my blog this week. I used blabbarize.com which is a very easy tool to use. My original post was in the water cooler, but I had a couple of people say that they were having difficult with the link. I hope this brings a smile to your face!
"Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century."
