Adult learning the Bäckedal

way

?Did you learn from each other in the group? How and why?

Did you feel included in the group? How and why?

Did your teachers role in the group contribute to the learning? How and why?

5 min!

Questions in groups

Reflections from the groups

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The Bäckedal way

Try to talk as little as possible as a leader

Wait for the group to settle down

The good conversation

See every persons needs but don't forget the group

Remember that you don't have to have answers for everything

Every practical and theoretical thing that we have done here has been a learning situation for everyone

Try to have small groups

Mixed groups is a great asset

A good teacher/leader has a plan but can let it go

The leader is leading, not doing

Characteristics of Adult Learners

Write down the main characteristisc of the adults who are visiting your institution. Who are they, what do they look for, how should you treat them, what makes them happy? 5

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(Also: Barriers and Attitudes)

Golden list of Adult LearnersTreat with courtesy and respect

Enjoy contributing their own knowledge

Appreciate having element of choice

Do not want to be talked down

Autonomous and self directed

Accumulated life experience

Goal orientated

Relevancy orientated

Practical/ Pragmatic

Respect/ Equals

Indicators for assessingthe impact of learning

Write down indicators which 'prove' learning has actually taken place. 5 mins

Common Indicators●Increased knowledge of specific subject

●Enhanced understanding of specific ideas and concepts

●Improved technical and other skilss

●A change in attitudes or values

●Evidence of enjoyment, inspiration and creativity

●Evidence of activity, behaviour, progression

●Social interaction and communication

●Increased self-confidence

●Personal Development

●Community Empowerment

●The development of identity

●Improved health and well being

You are going to create an imaginary activity for a family group to your facility. To your help you have the Bäckedal way of learning, the golden list and some questions below:

● How should you be as a leader?● How can you get everyone involved?● How can you get them to learn from each other?

●20 min!

Work in facility groups