How adults learn: ANDRAGOGY
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How to Learn
CEFR B2
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Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below. Then listen to the sample answers and report back on what you’ve heard.
Did you enjoy going to school when you were a kid? |
TRANSCRIPT
When I was a kid, I liked going to school mostly because I got to see my friends. But I didn’t always enjoy the actual lessons. It sometimes felt like we were just being told what to do without understanding why it was important. I think I would have enjoyed school more if we had been given more responsibility for our learning, like adults are.
Do children and adults learn in the same way? If not, what’s the difference? |
TRANSCRIPT
I think children and adults learn differently. Children usually rely on their teachers to guide them through the process and make most of the decisions for them. For adults, it’s more about self-direction. Adults like to know why they’re learning something, and they want it to be practical and relevant. They bring their own experiences into learning, which is something kids don’t always have yet.
Why is learning important for adults as well? |
TRANSCRIPT
Learning is crucial for adults because the world keeps changing, and we need to keep up. It’s not just about staying competitive in the job market; learning helps us grow personally too. It gives us new skills and perspectives that make us better at handling life’s challenges. Plus, being able to apply what we learn immediately makes it even more valuable as adults.
part one
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What does “andragogy” mean?
- How many assumptions of adult learning are there?
- What is the “the need to know” assumption about?
- How is self-concept helpful in learning?
- What are the two elements of self-concept?
- What are the pros and cons of experience?
- Why is unlearning sometimes required?
part two
key language
watch the video
COMPREHENSION
- What is “readiness to learn” about?
- What are the two factors related to the 4th assumption?
- What is “orientation to learn” about?
- What is the Experiential Learning Cycle?
- What are the types of motivations and which one is more likely in adults?
POLL
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