1. ADOLESCENT
AND ADULT
LEARNING
Prepared by
Lovely May Centizas

2. Adolescent
learning

3. What is adolescent ?
 the process of developing from a child
into an adult.

4. A few things generally happen:
 Adolescents are able to connect what they
are trying to learn with what they already
know, understand, or have personally.
 They are favorably inclined, or motivated,
to put forth the necessary effort and time
experienced.

5. Adolescent learning
 involves interactive, purposeful, and
meaningful engagement.

6. Following circumstances :
 Adolescents "do something" that makes
sense in a larger context, such as
confronting real-life issues and problems.
 Their personal initiative and energy are
moved into action through meaningful
involvement with relevant and current
content.

7.  Their cognitive and affective capabilities
are challenged.
 They can draw upon a variety of resources
in the learning environment, including
personal experience, the local community,
and the Internet.
 Their knowledge and understanding are
substantively broadened or deepened.

8. Conditions that support
adolescent learning
Adolescent learn better when they …
 Encounter learning that is appropriate to their
developmental level and is presented in multiple
ways and in an enjoyable and interesting manner.
 Are intellectually intrigued by task that are
authentic and perceived as challenging, novel, and
relevant to their own lives.
 Are allowed to share and discuss ideas , and to
work together on tasks, projects, and problems.

9. They learn better when..
 Are afforded multiple strategies to acquire,
integrate and interpret knowledge meaningfully,
to demonstrate understanding, and to apply
knowledge to new situations.
 Are provided opportunities to develop and use
strategic thinking skills.

10. They learn better when ..
 Are given guidance and feedback about
their work.
 Are in safe, supportive environment where
value is given to personal ideas and
negative emotions.

11. Tips for Teaching Teens
 Make It Authentic
 Use Background Knowledge
 Appeal to Their Interests
 Keep It Active

12. Adult Learning

13. Who is an Adult ?
 An individual who perceives himself or
herself to be responsible for his/her own
life.

14. What is learning ?
 Acquiring new information and knowledge.

15. Adult learning
 A process of being free from oppression of
being illiterate.

16. Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
(1913-1997)
Father of Adult Learning

17. Andragogy
the art of science of how adults learn.

18. 5 Assumptions of Andragogy
 Self-concept
 Adult learner experience
 Readiness to learn
 Orientation to learning
 motivation

19. Characteristics of
Adult Learners
 Adults need to know why they are learning
and how will it affect them?
 Adults are autonomous and self-directed.
 Adults have a lifetime of experience.
 Adults use a hands-on problem-solving
approach to learning.
 Adults want to apply new knowledge and
skills immediately.
 Adults need to be shown respect.

20. Six Factors Serve as Sources of
Motivation for Adult Learning
 Develop social relationships
 Stimulation
 Social welfare
 Personal advancement
 External expectations
 Cognitive interest

21. Learning Tips for
Effective Instructors
 Set a friendly, open atmosphere.
 Set an appropriate level of concern.
 Set an appropriate level of difficulty.

22. Final Thought
 Tell me and I will forget
Show me and I will remember
Involve me and I will understand
Step back and I will act
 (Chinese proverb)