D3A - Adult Learners: Who are they, how do they learn best, how can we help?

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Topics covered:

• Diversity and equity for adult student access:
  • What are the demographics of Sinclair and how to adult learners fit into these demographics?
  • What are the holistic advising / student supports available for adult learners?
  • How can faculty use motivational psychology and intrinsic motivation to connect adult learners with resources?
• Evidence-based classroom strategies for learning:
  • What are the seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education and how do they apply especially to adult learners?  https://www.utc.edu/walker-center-teaching-learning/teaching-resources/7-principles.php
  • What active learning exercises can energize your classroom and engage adult learners?  https://cidi.usu.edu/activelearning
  • We will model three exercises in the workshop: Write-Think-Pair-Share, Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique, and Case Studies
• The role of discussion and reflection in adult learning: http://www.stephenbrookfield.com/workshop