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Your Way: Empowering Adults for Powerful Learning: Andragogy in Action


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This 90 minute webinar is from our  suite of Your Way offerings. It is ready to be presented to your staff, at a time that suit you! Need more information? Simply fill out our enquiry form below for a quote.

This webinar invites you to explore the concept of Andragogy, the art and science of adult learning and its historical journey.

This interactive session walks the talk: you will discover and share the essential aspects of working with adults within Australian education.You will also gain some inside knowledge and understanding of the unique traits of adult learners.

Uncover the keys to empowering adults with lifelong skills and development, guided by Kolbe's insights on adult growth. The session delves into Knowles' principles for successful adult learning experiences and through Bloom's Taxonomy, explores strategies to encourage high-order thinking in adult learners.

Immerse yourself in the power of Reflective Practice, a tool that empowers adults in their learning journey and take a look at some inspiring examples of well-designed programs.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Andragogy in action, unlocking the potential for powerful learning in adults.

Key topics covered

  • Andragogy: the journey to now
  • Working with adults: important aspects
  • Skills for Life: empowering adults
  • Kolbe: aspects of adult development
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy encourages high-order, workplace thinking
  • Successful design
  • Reflective Practice

Who should attend

  • CEO/Owners
  • Heads of Faculty/Department/Area Managers
  • Consultants
  • Trainer/Assessors
  • Curriculum Developers/L&D Managers

What to expect

  • PowerPoint
  • Recording of the webinar (three months access)
  • Additional electronic resources
  • Electronic Statement of Attendance

Presenters

Kay Schlesinger

Kay Schlesinger has worked in numerous educational sectors, including a position as a Deputy Principal where she took responsibility for the professional Development of educators and supported new leaders in the sector. In the last 20 years Kay has worked in VET, Higher Education and as an Educational Consultant.

Kay has received awards for Teaching and Adult learning in the VET sector. She has continually demonstrated innovative approaches to teaching a diverse range of students. This was exemplified in 2018 when she presented at the AVETRA conference around Interactive Teaching and Learning Strategies.

In 2020 Kay was awarded an International Specialised Skills Institute fellowship by the Department of Education and Training for her work with new teachers. Kay is currently mentoring organisations around empowering new educators for organisational improvement.

Kay has also designed programs around Industry mentoring and was one of the keynote speakers at the 2021 VDC Annual Conference where she addressed: 10 Ways to Empower New Teachers for Success. A pathway for organisational success. Kay has also been a speaker at TAFE Director’s Australia and spoke at TAFE Queensland/ Holmesglen annual conferences. Kay is currently working with The Department of Education in a consulting role.

Developing the capability of educators has been Kay’s passion for many years. She is focussed on partnering with educators to create interesting, interactive learning experiences.

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