Workshop One
Thursday, February 16, 2006
PSY110 Online Resources
Workshop One Online Resources
Our textbook, Learn More Now, has an online companion Web site: marciaconner.com
Ageless Learner: Curious for Life homepage
Using APA Guidelines by Purdue University's Online Writing Lab OWL
We'll meet for our first time, understand the organization of the course, and be introduced to the principles of adult learning.
Workshop One Objectives
- Upon completion of Workshop One, each student should be able to:
- List the characteristics of the adult learner.
- Compare and contrast pedagogy with andragogy.
- Analyze previous learning experiences against principles of andragogy.
- Define self-directed learning.
- Identify personal sources of motivation.
- Identify resources and tools that support self-directed learning.
Workshop One Assignments
The following assignments are to be completed prior to Workshop One
- Individual
- Read chapter 1 (Conner) and the exercises contained in the chapter.
- Read chapter 7 (Conner) and come prepared to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a "learning" community.
- Identify and be prepared to share your personal motivations for learning.
- Read and be prepared to discuss the Zielinski article "Adult Learning: What do we know for sure?" (Handout provided by instructor).
- Write a 2-3 page paper about your decision to attend Warner Pacific College, your expectations, your concerns and your goals. This paper should be typed, double-spaced, 12 point font.