APA format 1 page 3 references one from below discussion assignment and one from walden university library.   Andragogy             Andragogy is a theory of learning that focuses on the learner; increasing educational experience and motivation by active participation and learner experience (Aucoin, 2011). The theory emphasizes a learner-directed approach to education rather than the traditional teacher-directed approach (Aucoin, 2011). Andragogy and Art-Based Learning  One interesting learning experience that I found discusses an andragogy-informed art-based learning strategy (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). The authors assessed the experiences of 155 undergraduate nursing students after one 24-week course that involved learning activities using arts and andragogical principles (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). There were three nursing concepts that were focused on, adherence, uncertainty, and empowerment; the study incorporated arts using drama, illustrated narratives, and reflection exercises (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). The findings showed that most students favored this approach and felt that their learning experiences were enhanced (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). The study suggests that the approach of andragogy and art-based learning helped the students develop empathy, which enhances emotional intelligence (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald).             I enjoyed reading this study because I find that my learning is enhanced through similar activities such as small group discussion, reflection, and simulation activities. I am often the one in group discussions who shares many stories; not only do I want to share my experience, but I am hoping that I will learn of others related experiences through sharing my own. This study used the learner-based principle of andragogy and combined it with an arts-based learning approach. Applying Andragogy             Keeping in mind the andragogical principle of focusing more on the process of teaching and less focus on the content (Roebuck, et al., 2015), educators can assess learning preferences of their students to develop interactive activities to enhance learning experiences. In a survey of 272 nurse practitioners, learning needs and learning preferences were assessed in relation to skin cancer prevention, assessment, and diagnosis (Roebuck, et al., 2015). Using andragogical theories, preferences for learning were assessed in the survey with the most desired learning tools being a pocket guide, online continuing education activities and presentations (Roebuck, et al., 2015). By determining learning preferences, educational programs and curriculum can be developed in the student-learning style of andragogy. arts-based learning.pdf References Aucoin, J. (2011). Theoretical basis of e-learning. In T. J. Bristol, & J. Zerwekh (Eds.), Essentials of e-learning for nurse         educators  (pp. 13-23). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. Nguyen.

1. APA format 1 page 3 references one from below discussion
assignment and one from walden university library.
Andragogy
Andragogy is a theory of learning that focuses on the
learner; increasing educational experience and motivation by
active participation and learner experience (Aucoin, 2011). The
theory emphasizes a learner-directed approach to education
rather than the traditional teacher-directed approach (Aucoin,
2011).
Andragogy and Art-Based Learning
One interesting learning experience that I found discusses an
andragogy-informed art-based learning strategy (Nguyen,
Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). The authors assessed the
experiences of 155 undergraduate nursing students after one 24-
week course that involved learning activities using arts and
andragogical principles (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald,
2016). There were three nursing concepts that were focused on,
adherence, uncertainty, and empowerment; the study
incorporated arts using drama, illustrated narratives, and
reflection exercises (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald,
2016). The findings showed that most students favored this
approach and felt that their learning experiences were enhanced
(Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald, 2016). The study
suggests that the approach of andragogy and art-based learning
helped the students develop empathy, which enhances emotional
intelligence (Nguyen, Miranda, Lapum, & Donald).
I enjoyed reading this study because I find that my
learning is enhanced through similar activities such as small

2. group discussion, reflection, and simulation activities. I am
often the one in group discussions who shares many stories; not
only do I want to share my experience, but I am hoping that I
will learn of others related experiences through sharing my
own. This study used the learner-based principle of andragogy
and combined it with an arts-based learning approach.
Applying Andragogy
Keeping in mind the andragogical principle of focusing
more on the process of teaching and less focus on the content
(Roebuck, et al., 2015), educators can assess learning
preferences of their students to develop interactive activities to
enhance learning experiences. In a survey of 272 nurse
practitioners, learning needs and learning preferences were
assessed in relation to skin cancer prevention, assessment, and
diagnosis (Roebuck, et al., 2015). Using andragogical theories,
preferences for learning were assessed in the survey with the
most desired learning tools being a pocket guide, online
continuing education activities and presentations (Roebuck, et
al., 2015). By determining learning preferences, educational
programs and curriculum can be developed in the student-
learning style of andragogy.
arts-based learning.pdf
References
Aucoin, J. (2011). Theoretical basis of e-learning. In T. J.
Bristol, & J. Zerwekh (Eds.),
Essentials of e-learning for nurse
educators
(pp. 13-23). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.

3. Nguyen, M., Miranda, J., Lapum, J., & Donald, F. (2016). Arts-
based learning: A new approach to nursing education using
andragogy.
Journal of Nursing Education, 55
(7), 407-410.
doi: 10.3928/01484834-20160615-10
Roebuck, H., Moran, K., MacDonald, D. A., Shumer, S., &
McCune, R. L. (2015). Assessing skin cancer prevention and
detection educational needs: An andragogical approach.
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 11
(4), 409-416
doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.01.036