Synopses & Reviews
In the more than a decade since its original publication, Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn has been widely used in all educational and training settings where adults are learners, and has remained a work of Anduring value to both practitioners and students of adult learning. This completely revised edition of Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn offers updated, culturally responsive practical advice and strategies in the jargon-free, readable style that made the original work so popular. This valuable resource is for teachers, trainers, and anyone who wants learning to be a motivating experience for all adults. Wlodkowski reveals that motivation must come from within the learner. He explores the factors that trigger student motivation and shows the ways in which teachers of adults can create learning environments that stimulate and nourish the motivation to learn. Drawing from recent research in the fields of cultural and ethnic studies, communications, cognitive psychology, systems theory, and multiple intelligences, Wlodkowski shows how to use this information in practical ways and to the best advantage of adult learners. For example, he examines the role of culture and gAnder differences in student motivation and presents strategies for creating motivationally effective lessons for diverse adult learners. With each strategy, there are clear, effective examples solidly based on applied research. Wlodkowski identifies the characteristics necessary for a person to become a motivating instructor—expertise, compassion, enthusiasm, cultural responsiveness, and clarity. He also analyzes four major motivating factors—inclusion, attitude, meaning, and competence—and provides advice and examples on how to employ them during the instructional process. Throughout the book, Wlodkowski provides a wide variety of detailed strategies for increasing learner motivation so that instructors can choose from among them based on the subject being taught and the learning situation.
Review
"An excellent reference guide for instructors, teachers, and trainers. Wlodkowski covers a wide range of motivational topics, and also manages to approach these topics in a logical and systematic manner."
"Well planned, easy-to-read, and rich in insight. The author delivers what he promises, avoids jargon and psychobabble, is not afraid of using humor, and provides abundant examples.
"Deserves to be read by anyone, in any setting, who is engaged in the management or delivery of lifelong education.
"An excellent reference guide for instructors, teachers, and trainers. Wlodkowski covers a wide range of motivational topics, and also manages to approach these topics in a logical and systematic manner.
Synopsis
In the more than a decade since its original publication, Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learnhas been widely used in all educational and training settings where adults are learners, and has remained a work of enduring value to both practitioners and students of adult learning. This completely revised edition of Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learnoffers updated, culturally responsive practical advice and strategies in the jargon-free, readable style that made the original work so popular. This valuable resource is for teachers, trainers, and anyone who wants learning to be a motivating experience for all adults.
Synopsis
Deserves to be read by anyone, in any setting, who is engaged in the management or delivery of lifelong education.?Lifelong Learning
An excellent reference guide for instructors, teachers, and trainers. Wlodkowski covers a wide range of motivational topics, and also manages to approach these topics in a logical and systematic manner.
?Training News
In this award-winning adult education resource Raymond J. Wlodkowski explains the positive effects that motivation has on adult learning and instruction, outlines key factors that influence motivation, and presents sixty-eight specific motivational strategies that can be applied throughout a course of instruction
Synopsis
In this award-winning adult education resource Raymond J. Wlodkowski explains the positive effects that motivation has on adult learning and instruction, outlines key factors that influence motivation, and presents sixty-eight specific motivational strategies that can be applied throughout a course of instruction. Incorporating findings from psychology, education, communications, and organization development, the book is uniquely practical for all instructors, trainers, organization development professionals, and others who want to make the learning process more successful and rewarding for adult learners and the people who teach them.
Synopsis
In this valuable reference, the author examines the various motivations of adult learners and offers advice on how to help adults develop a positive attitude toward education.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-305) and index.
About the Author
RAYMOND J. WLODKOWSKI is a consultant in Boulder, Colorado. His most recent work includes coauthorship of the book Eager to Learn (Jossey-Bass, 1990) and development of Motivation to Learn, winner of the Clarion Award as best training and development video program of 1991.
Table of Contents
How Motivation Affects Instruction.
Characteristics and Skills of a Motivating Instructor.
What Motivates Adults to Learn.
Establishing Inclusion Among Adult Learners.
Helping Adults Develop Positive Attitudes Toward Learning.
Enhancing Meaning in Learning Activities.
EngAndering Competence among Adult Learners.
Building Motivational Strategies into Instructional Plans.
Epilogue: Being an Effective Instructor of Adults.
Appendix: Observation Guide for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (Adult Version) Margery B. Ginsberg.