The aim of the course is to reflect on adult learning and education from a psychological point of view - the question of human motivation for learning and education in adulthood, the cognitive capacity of adults, the specifics and conditions of adult learning, including the relevant theoretical context. 1. The concept of learning and its theory. Definition of the concept of learning, types of learning. 2. Outline of learning theories focused on adult learning. 3. The adult as a participant in learning and education. Psychological development in adulthood. Psychology and physiology of adult learning. 4. The capacity of adults to learn. Specific characteristics of adult learners. 5. Competences of participants in relation to successful learning. 6. Internal conditions of learning. Motivation as a factor for successful learning in adulthood 7. External conditions of learning. The course of learning and its phases. 8. Learning styles. 9. Self-regulation and adult learning. 10. The psychosocial context of adult learning and education. The psychology of adult learning. 11. Stress and adult learning and education. Tremor. The exam situation. Fatigue as a consequence of workload. 12. The educator and his role in interaction with participants. The personality of the adult educator.
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