Mentoring

The Adult Learner

SESSION 2
«You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in
himself». -Galileo Galilei
JUNE 2013
Learning Styles
Session 2

AUDITORY: When information is given in

verbal form.

VISUAL: When new information is

demonstrated or illustrated in a visual format.

KINESTHETIC: One’s learning ability is

enhanced through touch and experimentation.

ENVIRONMENTAL: These learners need to be

in control of their surroundings.
Basic Assumptions in Adult Learners
Session 2

1. They make CHOICES and accept

responsibility for those choices.

2. They bring their EXPERIENCES to the learning

process.

3. They are MOTIVATED to learn needed skills and

capacities.

4. Adult learning is PROBLEM -centered or LIFE-

centered.
Seven Principles
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1. Adult learners need to know WHY.

2. Adult learners are AUTONOMOUS and SELF-

DIRECTED.

3. Adult learners possess a reservoir of past

EXPERIENCES.

4. Adult learners are PROBLEM-CENTERED.

5. Adult learners are READY to LEARN.

6. Adult learning is LIFE-CENTERED.

7. Adult learners are SELF-MOTIVATED.

Challenges Facing Adult Learners
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1. BALANCING existing responsibilities.

2. Managing FINANCES.

3. Gaining CONFIDENCE.

4. Developing a SUPPORT SYSTEM.

5. NETWORKING with other students and

church planters.
 Advantages and Rewards
Session 2

The mentee will:

• have someone to help share the load.

• have a much greater probability of success.

• have someone to hold him accountable.

• see faster and greater growth in the new church.

 Advantages and Rewards
Session 2

The mentor will:

• experience the joy of passing on his / her

experience and vision

• help enable the kingdom of God to grow.

• be enriched by the mentoring relationship.

• see the influence and effectiveness of his

or her ministry multiplied.