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Characteristics of Adults As
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Have deep psychological need to be self-directing. v
Bring into any learning situation resources from
previous experiences and training that are a rich source for one anothers'
learning. v
Are task-centered, problem-centered and life-centered
in their orientation to learning. v
Are intrinsically motivated to learn given the right
conditions and encouragement. v
Learn more effectively and retain longer when they
learn through their own initiative, than through what is didactically
transmitted to them by others. Malcolm
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Conditions
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Opportunities to try out new practices. v
Careful and continuous guided reflection and discussion
about the proposed changes. v
Continuity of programs and time for significant
changes. v
Personal support as well as challenge during this
change process. S.
Loucks-Horsley, C. Harding, M. Arbuckle, et. al, Continuing to Learn: A
Guidebook for Teacher Development. The Northeast Regional Laboratory,
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