weekly learning week 8

I am thinking differently compared to when I began this course because of the knowledge I’ve gained from adult learning practices and how effective learning can be when these practices and theories are applied. This course clears up some of the challenges and questions I encountered whiles working with adults. As a learner myself, I can now see from both perspective. This course has drastically changed my thinking about adult learning. The 5 assumptions underlying andragogy, variable affecting adult learning, and learning theories have shaped my thinking. My new ways of thinking have impacted my practice/behavior in that I now view adult learners differently and have a better understanding of how culture and diversity impact learning. My new way of thinking has also challenge me to be more create and intentional in preparing instructional plans and curriculum. A lot of the things I did before were based on my experience. I now have the theories to support my argument. Culture influences what people think and how they learn. This course also empowers me to teach and support adult learners and understand my own abilities, limitations, and potentials as a learner. I will continue to experiment with adult learning theories and practices by implementing different theories and practices based on the individual learner and not getting in the habit of assuming that the same can be used for all learners. I am prepared to try different theories until I can find the one that presents the best learning experience. At my school, I will be able to better understand the needs of the learners I work with and be able to adjust learning theories and practices to meet their needs.