Lesson Planning Websites

Characteristics of Adult Learners
http://elearningindustry.com/8-important-characteristics-of-adult-learners
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
http://www.brighthub.com/education/online-learning/articles/41064.aspx
Motivational Techniques
http://elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners
Instructional Process/Strategies
http://adulted.about.com/od/icebreakers/tp/toptenicebreakers.htm
Media (possible considerations)
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/media/why.html

Lesson Planning - Instructional Process/Strategies

http://adulted.about.com/od/icebreakers/tp/toptenicebreakers.htm

I found this website very useful in providing ideas for breaking the ice with new classes. They

can help with the initial 'awkward' period and, hopefully, they will ease some of the tension that is

usually present with a new group of people. I intend to keep the link to this site handy and refer to it

at the beginning of each new course. I will be teaching Health Care Assistants, and the course is

approximately six months long, so there will be a lot of new beginnings throughout my teaching

career.

Lesson Planning - Media (possible considerations)

http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/media/why.html

I believe media is an important tool in teaching. I like this site because

it laid out the reasons behind using media and suggested different ways to incorporate it into a

teaching practice. In addition, the site links to 'cautions' when using media, which is also very

important, and may need to be reviewed at times. I intend to use the idea of using current articles

in the news to connect certain topics with current events. In teaching Health Care Assistants many

scenarios are presented throughout the course and using media can really help to lock in the

lessons.

Lesson Planning - Motivational Techniques

http://elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners

I chose the above site because it clearly lays out 17 tips on how to effectively motivate

adult learners. I feel it is very important to not only teach, but to also motivate your students

to learn. I will use these tips in my approach while teaching Health Care Assistants. Specifically

#10, which speaks about stimulating learners, I will be presenting scenarios and asking how the

student will handle that situation. I also plan to use #13, which speaks about getting emotional, and

I will share stories from my own experiences as an LPN.

Lesson Planning - Creating a Positive Learning Environment

http://www.brighthub.com/education/online-learning/articles/41064.aspx

I believe it is very important to understand the basic needs of adult learners, as opposed to

child/adolescent learners, and in doing so the students will feel understood and have a greater

chance of success. This site clearly lays out what is needed to foster a positive learning

environment for adults in particular. I will use this knowledge to gear my teaching strategies,

such as, clearly laying out expectations and providing regular professional feedback.

Lesson Planning - Characteristics of Adult Learners

http://elearningindustry.com/8-important-characteristics-of-adult-learners

This website clearly and easily lays out eight important characteristics of adult learners. Without

this understanding one would be more inclined to teach as our teachers did when we were young.

Adult learners, however, require a completely different method of teaching. The information on

this site will be a good reminder, throughout my teaching career, and I will refer to it often when

planning lessons, to ensure that I have taken into account these eight characteristics.