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Ten Tips for Going Back to School

Understand Where You Are Coming From

Adult learners have a different approach to learning. Malcolm Knowles, a pioneer in the study of adult learning, observed that adult learners:

  • need to know why they need to learn something
  • need to learn experientially
  • approach learning as problem-solving
  • learn best when the topic is of immediate value

Adult learning is truly "learning with a purpose". Returning to the classroom is a way to navigate the path to a desired end result. Adult learners also bring with them a wealth of "real world" experience that they should eagerly share in the classroom.

 

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