Philosophy of Adult Learning: Getting around the Bases (original) (raw)

Abstract

Adult learning philosophies cover a broad spectrum of ideas and ideologies that are often opposing in their views. This being true, it is important for the instructor and instructional designer to position his/herself within this spectrum so as to fully understand the nuances of what teaching or designing instruction will look like from their perspective. It is also important to understand that the nature of viewing learners often comes from a perspective that is formed from being a learner and the experiences that one can add to their autobiography and therefore their own ideology of what a learner needs (Brookfield, 1995). These then need to be critically adjudicated in light of the reality of what learners need in the present educational climate. This then creates an environment where chasms in learning can be rectified and learners can be set up to succeed rather than fail.

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