List four of Lawler's nine principles of adult learning
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include any four of the following:
1. Adults learn best in an environment of mutual respect.
2. Adults like a collaborative style of learning.
3. Adults' educational knowledge builds on life experiences.
4. Adult education should encourage insightful critical thinking.
5. Adults learn from problem-solving situation scenarios.
6. Adults take pleasure in applying their learning in real-life situations.
7. Adults enjoy participating in the learning environment by identifying personal
learning needs.
8. Adult learners are empowered through education.
9. Adult education provides and encourages self-directed and independent learning.
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