MentoringThe Adult Learner

SESSION 2«You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself». -Galileo

Galilei

JUNE 2013

Learning Styles

AUDITORY: When information is given in verbal form.

VISUAL: When new information is demonstrated or illustrated in a visual format.

KINESTHETIC: One’s learning ability is enhanced through touch and experimentation. ENVIRONMENTAL: These learners need to be in control of their surroundings.

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Basic Assumptions in Adult Learners

1. They make CHOICES and accept responsibility for those choices.

2. They bring their EXPERIENCES to the learning process.

3. They are MOTIVATED to learn needed skills and capacities.

4. Adult learning is PROBLEM -centered or LIFE-centered.

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Seven Principles

1. Adult learners need to know WHY.

2. Adult learners are AUTONOMOUS and SELF-DIRECTED.

3. Adult learners possess a reservoir of past EXPERIENCES.

4. Adult learners are PROBLEM-CENTERED.

5. Adult learners are READY to LEARN.

6. Adult learning is LIFE-CENTERED.

7. Adult learners are SELF-MOTIVATED.

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Challenges Facing Adult Learners

1. BALANCING existing responsibilities.

2. Managing FINANCES.

3. Gaining CONFIDENCE.

4. Developing a SUPPORT SYSTEM.

5. NETWORKING with other students and church planters.

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• have someone to help share the load.

• have a much greater probability of success.

• have someone to hold him accountable. • see faster and greater growth in the new church.

Advantages and RewardsSession 2

The mentee will:

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The mentor will:

• experience the joy of passing on his / her experience and vision

• help enable the kingdom of God to grow.

• be enriched by the mentoring relationship.

• see the influence and effectiveness of his or her ministry multiplied.

Advantages and Rewards