| Title: |
One Size Doesn't Fit All in Adult Learning: Let's be Mindful about Learner Variability |
| Authors: |
Aranka Akunyili; Esther Cruz; Jessica Jackson; Pauline S. Muljana; Alison Shell |
| Source: |
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vol 25, Iss 4 (2025) |
| Publisher Information: |
Indiana University Office of Scholarly Publishing |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| Subject Terms: |
adult learning; diverse learning needs; instructional strategy; learner variability; Theory and practice of education; LB5-3640 |
| Description: |
We live in a diverse world where our learners come from various backgrounds and possess varied knowledge and skills. Meeting diverse learning requires an informed and intentional selection of pedagogical strategies. This article presents an approach to addressing diverse adult learning needs by incorporating teaching practices, considering learner variability, and utilizing the Learner Variability Navigator (LVN) that is rooted in research. The authors also discuss the implementation, successes, and a plan to enhance a future class. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/josotl/article/view/37634; https://doaj.org/toc/1527-9316; https://doaj.org/article/7c41066cf93d42d690c1082e61107d93 |
| Availability: |
https://doaj.org/article/7c41066cf93d42d690c1082e61107d93 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.87885302 |
| Database: |
BASE |