Adult Learning Principles I

Course Overview

There are several expansions in adult learning theory that go beyond Andragogy and look to the future of adult education. Understanding the simple fact that adults learn through experiences, exposure, connectivity, and engagement with peers provide an overview of adult learning.

Learning Objectives

• Compare and contrast the principles of major theories of learning and cognition and how they relate to adult learners.
• Explain the development of cognitive processes throughout adulthood.
• Provide a rationale for instructional strategies based on specific cognitive and/or learning principles.

Key Takeaways

• Some of the previous understandings of learning has been debunked.
• Additional theories have been added throughout the years due to technology.
• Neuroscience and learning theory have evolved exponentially since the invention of the MRI.