Foundations of Adult Teaching and Learning Flashcards
In reference to the Process-Content Model, describe context or environment and what part it plays in this learning model.
Refers to the surrounding circumstances and factors that influence the learning process, essentially describing the “where” and “why” of learning, impacting how the content is presented and processed by the learner, making it a crucial element in understanding and optimizing the learning experience
In reference to Lewin’s Change Model, what is “unfreezing”?
Acknowledging what is not working and willing to let go of old behaviors or habits that were counterproductive.
David Kolb developed the Learning Style Preference. What is it and how can you use it as an instructor?
identifies four distinct learning styles based on how individuals process information through a cycle of experiencing, reflecting, conceptualizing, and acting: “Diverging” (feeling and watching), “Assimilating” (watching and thinking), “Converging” (doing and thinking), and “Accommodating” (doing and feeling); as an instructor, you can use this knowledge to tailor your teaching methods to cater to different learning styles by incorporating a variety of activities like discussions, hands-on projects, theoretical explanations, and reflection prompts to engage all learners effectively.
What are the four principles of adult learning?
Involve Adult Learners, Make Training Problem-Centered, Relevance is Key, Build off their Experiences.
Describe how the Army leadership attributes (character, presence, and intellect) apply in a learning environment.
A leader who demonstrates strong ethical conduct, inspires confidence through their demeanor and communication style, and actively engages in critical thinking to facilitate effective learning and knowledge acquisition within the group.
In your own words, explain what is meant by “the greatest learning occurs when adults take responsibility for determining what they learn”.
Actively engaging in your own learning process, setting goals, seeking out information independently, and actively participating in the learning process rather than passively receiving information, essentially owning your own education and progress
Explain how you create an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
Get to know your students, create a safe learning environment, Collaborate and build community, encourage multiple students to contribute, Use differentiated instruction, Use inclusive visual aids.
In your own words, how does the Army create a learning environment that develops agile, adaptive, and innovative, Soldiers and Army Civilians with the competencies that build cohesive teams to win in a complex world?
By focusing on a continuous, learner centric, competency-based approach, integrating training, education, and experience, and emphasizing team cohesion and leadership development.
What do you do, or can you do within your learning environment to support the current Army Learning Concept?
You can prioritize active learning strategies like collaborative problem-solving, peer-to-peer learning, scenario-based exercises, frequent feedback loops, tailored learning paths based on individual needs, and incorporating technology to enhance engagement and simulation capabilities
TRADOC PAM 525-8-2, the Army Learning Concept for 2030-2040 defines and discusses the Army learning ecosystem. In your own words, describe this ecosystem and some of the ways the Army can effectively implement it.
envisions a continuous, personalized learning environment where every Soldier and leader can access tailored training across their entire military career, integrating institutional education, operational experience, and self-directed learning, all while leveraging advanced technology to adapt to rapidly changing environments and effectively prepare for complex multi-domain operations. The Army can implement it by promoting self-directed learning and integrating real-world experiences into the training process.
