Adult Learning Theory

Running Head : ADULT LEARNING THEORY

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Introduction

Adult learners attend school for various reasons . Oftentimes , their professional development learning and their occupations and day-to-day activities are related and relevant (Speck , 1996 . While some would like to achieve professional growth , others are satisfied in acquiring new knowledge and skills . Their learning motivation may be influenced by their desire to increase their circle of friends and association , to fulfil the expectations or recommendations of a person with authority to be of service to mankind and to

their community , to achieve job security or to relive boredom and have a break from the usual routine of home or work (Lieb , 1991

Instructing the adult learners require knowledge on the subject matter as well as the skills in understanding how adults learn best . Lessons for these learners are usually structured to provide support from peers and to reduce fear or judgment during learning (Speck , 1996

In as much as adults want to learn , there are many barriers that may interfere in their learning , e .g . financial concern , family obligations insufficient time , lack of confidence or interest , problems with schedules , child care and transportation , and lack of information about opportunities to learn (Lieb , 1991 . Providing the proper motivation and reinforcement and assisting the learners in retaining and using the information and applying their knowledge in a different setting is a task that instructors must achieve to help the adult learners benefit from their education

Adult Learning Theory

Adult learning...