Motivation for the Adult Learner

BEFORE YOU VIEW: Here are some key questions and ideas you may want to think about and/or discuss with a colleague or mentor.

Tap into the areas of learning where adult students are motivated.

Relate learning to life.

Contribute to the level of self-confidence. Encourage students to set their learning goals.

Use instructional strategies that contribute to the learning environment. WHILE YOU VIEW: As you view the video notice the main ideas and answer the questions. 1. List factors that affect adult learning. 2. What teacher behaviors motivate adults? 3. What is the result for adults in a motivating classroom? 4. Explain the role of "celebration" on motivation of adult learners.

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AFTER YOU VIEW: Answer these questions. Whenever possible, discuss your answers with a colleague or mentor. 1. In class, how will you address the factors that affect the motivation of adult learners? 2. Restate two major concepts emphasized in the video. 3. How will you integrate student goals into the expected curriculum?

4. Reflect on your students' levels of self-esteem and make specific plans for encouraging them. ACTION PLAN: Develop a plan for implementing ideas from this video. 1. What are you going to do? (Objective) 2. How? 3. What steps will you take to make this happen? 4. What problems do you anticipate? How could the problems be solved? 5. What resources will you need? (Include mentor/coach, materials, etc.) 6. Develop a timeline for implementing your plan. 7. How will you evaluate your success?

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