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Welcome to 2021! Last year, this column was devoted to explaining a few of the\u00a0basics<\/em>, with a special focus on the ADDIE model. I hope the information was helpful, made sense, and provided useful methods for application in your work.<\/p>\n

In case you missed one or more of the articles, here are the links:<\/p>\n

A:<\/strong>\u00a0Time to Analyze<\/a><\/p>\n

D:<\/strong>\u00a0Design is More Than Skin Deep<\/a><\/p>\n

D & I:<\/strong>\u00a0The Magic of Develop and Implement<\/a><\/p>\n

E:<\/strong>\u00a0Evaluation Time<\/a><\/p>\n

This year, I\u2019d like to continue the discussion of theory, practice, and methods that inform the decisions made to craft effective learning content. First up: Adult Learning Theory<\/p>\n

Andragogy:<\/strong>\u00a0Many credit Malcolm Knowles and his 1970s addition to the definition of the term: \u201cThe science of understanding (theory) and supporting (practice) lifelong education of adults.\u201d However, it should be noted that the definition originally was formulated by German teacher Alexander Kapp in 1833 (Nottingham Andragogy Group, 1983). Kapp developed it to explain Plato\u2019s education theory. (Hmm\u2026It appears there is a long history and tradition to uphold!) Regardless of whether you credit Knowles, Kapp, or others, the principles make sense and should become a part of your overall design and development practices going forward.<\/p>\n

When searching for further information or references, expect to find a variety of different lists and explanations. Sometimes the list is five items and at other times, six. The number of items doesn\u2019t matter. The various lists and sources say essentially the same thing. Meaning, adult learners:<\/p>\n