ADULT

LEARNING
Prepared by: Rashmi Goswami
F.Y. MSc Nursing
 INTRODUCTION

The field of adult learning was introduced by Malcolm Knowles. It is

a new area of study which involves understanding how adult learns
best as compare to children and teens team.
Malcolm Knowles a pioneer in the study of adult learning observed
that adults learn best when:
 They understand why something is important to know or do.
 They have freedom to learn in their own way.
 Learning is experimental.
 The time is right for them to learn.
 The process is positive and encouraging.
 DEFINITION

 Adult learning is defined as the range of formal, non

formal and informal learning activities which are
undertaken by adults after a break, since leaving
education and training and which results in the
acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNING

 To enlarge the cultural span of the individuals.

 For healthy recreation and relaxation. Properly planned
program of social education will provided.
 Political consciousness and civil participation.
 Social efficiency and cooperation.
 Economic betterment and self sufficient.
 For promotion purposes.
 For skill development.
SCOPE OF ADULT LEARNING

Changing social trends

Population mobility
Changing roles of hospital
Health statistics
CHARACTERISTICS OF ADULT
LEARNING
MEASURES TO SUPPORT ADULTS
IN THEIR LEARNING PROCESS

 Facilitate learning climate/environment

 Involve in the planning of simulation-needs and
objectives
 Invite to define individual objectives and needs
 Facilitate and support to develop strategies and
solutions
 Welcome and facilitate the use of individual
resources
 Involve in the assessment of learning outcome.
IMPORTANCE
 FACTORS/ELEMENTS THAT
INFLUENCE THE ADULT LEARNING

Preparing the learners

Climate setting

Mutual setting

Identification of learning need

Formation of learning objectives

Learning plan design

Learning plan execution

Evaluation
SKILLS FOR TRAINING ADULT
LEARNERS
 Good communication skills
 Interest in students Possess mastery of the subject
 Gain experience to share
 Use creativity and innovation Be positive and energetic
 Have patience
 Give and get respect
 Inculcate humor
 Use illustrations
 Be fair, no partiality
 Create conducive environment