Learner Centred Methodologies
Written by Rhonda Wynne, Ireland
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Valuing Diversity
Learner Centred Methodologies
Introduction
Before the Course
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Anxieties of Adult Learners
Motivating Factors in Adult Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Learning Provider
Learning Needs Analysis
Overview of Course Design and Planning Process
During the Course
Creating an Adult-friendly Environment
Teaching Strategies
Facilitation
Groupwork
Experiential Learning
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Role-plays
Conflict
Assessment
Evaluation
After the Course
Tutor Self-evaluation
Management Review
Resources
 
 

Resources

The following texts and websites were useful when compiling this publication.

Texts

  • Anderson , L.W., et al, (2001) Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Boston : Allyn & Bacon
  • Bloom, B.S. (Ed.) (1956) Taxonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals: Handbook I, cognitive domain. New York ; Toronto : Longmans, Green
  • Brookfield , S.D. (1986) Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning. San Francisco : Jossey Bass
  • Covey, Steven (1999) as quoted in Inquiry in Curriculum Design, BANDL Curriculum Design Tools. San Francisco ,
  • Daines, C. & J., Graham, B. (1993) Adult Learning Adult Teaching. University of Nottingham , Department of Adult Education.
  • Heron, J. (1999) The Complete Facilitators Handbook. London : Kogan Page
  • Lawlor, M. and Handley, P. (1996) The Creative Trainer: Holistic Facilitation Skills for Accelerated Learning. Berkshire : McGraw Hill.
  • McNair, Stephen Learner Autonomy in a Changing World in Boundaries in Adult Education. Editors, Edwards, Hanson & Raggett. Routledge/OU Press: London 2000
  • Murphy, Patricia (Ed) (1999) Learners, Learning & Assessment. London : Open University Press
  • Smith (2001) presentation given to UCD Adult Education Centre staff.
  • Tyler, R, W. (1971) Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. London : University of Chicago Press
  • Vella, Jane (2001) Taking Learning to Task Creative Strategies for Teaching Adults.
  • San Francisco : Jossey-Bass

Websites

   
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