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Midweek Mastery: Adult vs. Children Learners *85

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Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of learning, comparing how adults and children approach education differently. We'll explore the unique motivations, learning styles, and challenges each group faces, and how this knowledge can empower you to make a bigger impact in education.
Motivation:

  • Adults: Intrinsic, goal-oriented, need practical relevance.
  • Children: Extrinsic, motivated by rewards and curiosity.

Experience:

  • Adults: Bring rich backgrounds, self-directed.
  • Children: Limited prior knowledge, dependent on guidance.

Learning Styles:

  • Adults: Established styles, prefer practical application.
  • Children: Developing styles, learn through play and exploration.

Barriers:

  • Adults: Time constraints, fear of failure, fixed mindsets.
  • Children: Short attention spans, need supportive environment, developmental stages.

Flexibility:

  • Adults: Less adaptable, resistant to change.
  • Children: Highly adaptable, willing to experiment.

Empowered Educator Skool Community
Calling All Educators!

I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.

I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.

I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.

You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: melinda@empowereducator.com

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Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of learning, comparing how adults and children approach education differently. We'll explore the unique motivations, learning styles, and challenges each group faces, and how this knowledge can empower you to make a bigger impact in education.
Motivation:

  • Adults: Intrinsic, goal-oriented, need practical relevance.
  • Children: Extrinsic, motivated by rewards and curiosity.

Experience:

  • Adults: Bring rich backgrounds, self-directed.
  • Children: Limited prior knowledge, dependent on guidance.

Learning Styles:

  • Adults: Established styles, prefer practical application.
  • Children: Developing styles, learn through play and exploration.

Barriers:

  • Adults: Time constraints, fear of failure, fixed mindsets.
  • Children: Short attention spans, need supportive environment, developmental stages.

Flexibility:

  • Adults: Less adaptable, resistant to change.
  • Children: Highly adaptable, willing to experiment.

Empowered Educator Skool Community
Calling All Educators!

I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.

I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.

I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.

You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: melinda@empowereducator.com

  continue reading

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