The Use of Learning Theories for Adult Learners

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

06/12/2008

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
Adult Learning?Some Specifics
Howard Gardner?Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Albert Bandura?Social Learning Theory
Jean Piaget?Constructivism
Conclusion

Abstract

Introduction
Over the course of the twentieth century, education and psychology have become substantially intertwined. Researchers examining the applications of psychology have found that this discipline provides a notable method for helping educators understand cognition and the learning process. As a result, numerous learning theories have been developed in recent decades and successfully applied to various teaching disciplines. In particular, learning theories have been used to understand leaning processes in: children with special needs, children who use English as a second language (ESL), adult learners, distance education and learning utilizing the implantation of technology.
With the realization the learning theory can provide such an important method for examining various types of cognition that occur in the classroom, this investigation considers the use of learning theories for adult learners. Lieb (1991) in his assessment of adult learners notes that, "Compared to children and teens, adults have special needs and requirements as learners" (Principles of...). As such, the specific methods that are used to improve education for adult learners must be critically assessed by the instructor. Utilizing this as a basis for research, this investigation considers a review of three learning theorists-Howard Gardner,