tovar learning how to learn: implicatins for non traditional adult students

In this article, learning how to learn for non traditional adult students is discussed with a focus on police officers and firefighters. Learning how to learn is particularly relevant for all returning non-traditional adults; however in the era of terrorism it is critical for the public safety officers returning to college after years of absence from the pedagogy classroom to be successful.

https://eplace.han.nl/personal/lnde/Private%20Documents/dissertatie/literatuur/learningontradadultlearners.pdf

mijn notes:

• one issue often overlooked is whether or not the returning student is cognizant of their methodology on how they learn.
• there is no single theory which explains how adults learn differently then children.

learning to learn takes many forms including 1)increasing the individual self awareness and capacity for self-monitoring and reflection. 2) helping people to become more active learners.... 3) broadening the individuals repertoire of learning strategies. 4) preparing people to accomodate the requirements of different delivery systems, methods and subject area. 5)enhancing learner confidence and motivation. 6) compensating for metacognitive deficiencies. 7) improving group inquiry and problem solving skills. 8) helping people make sound choices among the educational programs and resources availabel to them and 9) fostering organizational learning (smith 1990)

• what the learner needs: general understanding, basic skills, self knowledge or reflective knowledge, educational process,
• adults differ in knowledge, experience, attitude and aptitude
• self awareness links directly to learning how to learn when learners become sensitive to, and in control of, the learning process, they become more aware of themselves.
• er staat nog meer in, misschien nuttig voor vervolg