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Philosopher or Philistine?

Philosopher or Philistine?

Kerry Lee
ISBN13: 9781615207459|ISBN10: 1615207457|EISBN13: 9781615207466
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-745-9.ch003
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Lee, Kerry. "Philosopher or Philistine?." Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning in Career and Technical Education, edited by Viktor Wang, IGI Global, 2011, pp. 23-43. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-745-9.ch003

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Lee, K. (2011). Philosopher or Philistine?. In V. Wang (Ed.), Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning in Career and Technical Education (pp. 23-43). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-745-9.ch003

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Lee, Kerry. "Philosopher or Philistine?." In Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning in Career and Technical Education, edited by Viktor Wang, 23-43. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2011. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-745-9.ch003

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Abstract

Integrating adult learning and technology is exceptionally challenging. The one certainty present for adult educators is that they can rely on change and therefore catering for learners’ needs, interests and abilities is no easy task. In order to be effective, an adult educator must be aware of their own philosophy to cater for this ever increasing diversity. Delivery styles and activities need to be reflective of the philosophy held by the educator and their institution. Although a philosophy may be an eclectic mix, there is usually a key underlying belief which is held by the educator and or institution. Learning will occur most naturally when discussion, activities and direction sit comfortably within their identified philosophy. When teaching approaches are contrary to an educator’s philosophy learning cannot be optimized. This chapter outlines well-known philosophies, and teaching approaches which are commonly utilized. By becoming aware of one’s philosophy an educator is thus better able to devise learning strategies and situations which cater for the ever changing learners’ needs.

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