Lesson Plans

A.7.01 - Introduction to adult learning theory

60 minutes

- Using PowerPoint, the Tutor presents the slides 1-17.

- Following this, the Tutor initiates a brief discussion regarding the concepts and issues introduced through the PPT, allowing learners to express their opinion and ideas.

 

Practical activity for Learning Styles

- For this activity, the Tutor initiates a brainstorming exercise with all learners regarding reasons why it is important to understand one’s learning style.

- Tutor then explains that learning styles can be classified based on various criteria.

- Tutor distributes the worksheet (R.7.1) to learners (one worksheet per learner) and asks them to fill in. This way they will find out about three new learning styles, additional to those discovered through the PPT.

- Tutor organizes and monitors the achievement of the practical activities as in R.7.1.

- Learners brainstorm, answer the Tutor’s questions and fill in the worksheet on Fostering Learners’ Motivation (R.7.1). 

- At the end of the activity, learners get feedback from the Tutor.


Projector and Screen; Laptop or Computer; Pens and note-taking materials for learners; Flipchart and marker; PowerPoint slides; Copies of R.7.1 for each learner