How Adults
Learn
Health Literacy
Consulting: 12.01.2017 by Helen Osborne
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All
provider-patient encounters are opportunities for learning and teaching, even
when not labeled as such. “Teachers” can be clinicians or anyone else
responsible for health instruction. “Students” may be patients, caregivers, or
others receiving this information. “Subject matter” refers to topics being
taught. Education like this works best when teachers teach in ways that help
learners learn.
This
month’s Tip looks at how adults learn. It is based on Adult Learning Theory
developed many years ago by Malcolm Knowles, PhD. Here are some of his key
points along with my interpretation about how to apply these points in health
teaching:
Adults
are motivated to learn when topics address immediate needs and interests.
Adults
have a life-centered approach to learning.
Adults
build on experience.
Adults
are self-directed.
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