This document discusses adult learning theory and provides an overview of a course on learning patterns. It defines learning and describes how modern theory views learning as based on feelings, thoughts, and actions experienced during the learning process. The course aims to help students identify their individual learning patterns, analyze learning processes, and apply intentional learning techniques. It introduces the FIT model for adjusting learning patterns to meet task demands by forging, intensifying, or tethering different patterns. The goals are for students to increase self-awareness, enhance quality of relationships, and improve communication skills to find success in meeting learning challenges.

2. • Learning is a lasting change in behavior that
results from experience.
• The act or process of acquiring knowledge or
skill
• Measurable and relatively permanent change
in behavior through experience, instruction, or
study.

4. Adult learning
• We know that adult learning is process focused, and very different from the way children
learn. Earlier theories on adult learning focused on traits, learning styles, and emotional
development. You might have heard of “Learning Styles.”

5. Modern theory is a blend of
developmental traits with that of
“metacognition” resulting in a
perspective of learning based on the
feelings, thoughts, and actions
experienced when we learn. These
patterns, or “Learning Connections” is
supply you unique access skills you can
implement at will according to the task
at hand. Calling upon and applying
patterns requires a focused intention,
another skill you will gain from this
course.

6. • Describe and understand the concept
of learning
• Self Identify learning patterns.
• Analyze learning processes and
individual patterns of thought.
• Analyze impact of learning process on
critical thinking, reading and writing.
• Identify learning processes required
to successfully complete academic,
personal, or professional tasks.
• Apply intentional learning techniques
in class activities.
• Demonstrate application of FIT in
learning contexts.
• LCI online assessment
• Text, multimedia, assessment
instruments.
• Discussion with peers and instructor.
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking, analysis and
application of information.
• Demonstration of understanding
through effective communication via
required technology that includes
detailed examples (real world and
class.)
• Create a strategy card- a plan to
succeed in the final assignment.
• Meet instructor expectations and
achieve learning outcomes.

7. Summary of F.I.T.- See Chapter 4.4
• FIT is the ability adjust learning
patterns to meet learning
expectations placed on you in various
contexts. This is also known as “self
regulation.”
• “F” is to FORGE, or increase use or
performance of a pattern you use
rarely or avoid.
• “I” is to INTENSIFY, or enhance a
pattern you already use as needed.
• “T” is to TETHER, or to suppress a
pattern you use first or at too high a
level.
• FIT is an active process.
• The goal is to match the
amount of each pattern
required of you (by the
task or assignment) to
the amount you actually
use. You will learn to
strategize to fit the task
using a process of
“decoding.”

8. What should you hope to achieve?
Your GOALS
• Increased self awareness.
• Success in meeting learning challenges at home, work, and
college.
• Enhanced quality of relationships.
• Development of technical proficiencies: navigating Ashford
online classroom and available resources, personal computing
(online research, word processing, troubleshooting.)
• Improved verbal and written communication.

9. I hope you enjoy the course!
Learning to respond appropriately to the
world around you results in success in
academic and work endeavors.

10. Good luck!!