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This guide explores the adult learning cycle, focusing on the AMOUR model, which emphasizes Ability, Motivation, Opportunity, Understanding, and Readiness as key components for effective learning. By engaging in experiential activities, adults can assess their current abilities and motivations to set meaningful learning goals. The pilot trusts announced by Minister John Hayes aim to boost participation in learning, particularly for disadvantaged groups, ultimately transforming lives and communities through innovative education solutions. Emphasizing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles encourages a holistic approach to adult education.
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Where do I need to be? Where am I now? How do I get there?
We Learn by: • Visual [see] • Auditory [listen] • Kinaesthetic [ touch]
Experiential Cycle Do it What I did Now What? What happened? So What?
ADULT LEARNING CYCLE Sailing Cruising Stormy waters Steady the ship
AMOUR A = Ability M = Motivation O = Opportunity U = Understanding Style R = Readiness “Understanding the AMOUR model is an essential part of understanding the ability of the transfer of learning to take place – the final aim is to improve performance in some measurable form.”
Activity 3 • Have you the Motivation and Ability? • Move to the appropriate spot • MA MamAma • Drive a car from John O’Groats to Lands End • Bake a cake for a wedding • Play the piano • Give a presentation on Developing Yourself
Skills Minister John Hayes announced today. • The pilot trusts will start in August and will work to: • - Boost the number of people participating in learning. • - Motivate and help people who are disadvantaged. • - Have a positive impact on people’s lives. • - Generate income to reinvest in learning. • Mr Hayes said: • “Learning is the lifeblood of personal and economic growth in our local communities, which is why we are working with these fifteen pilots to pioneer new ways of learning that put local people at the forefront of the decision-making process. • “By bringing passion, purpose and innovative thinking to the pilot scheme, the Community Learning Trusts can change lives by transforming attitudes and abilities, bringing communities together to nurture the common good.”