Assignment: Applying Adult Learning Principles in EMS Education Chapter: 4 – Principles of Adult Learning Unit Focus: Andragogy and Learner-Centered Instruction Due Date: August 31 Submission Type: Online
Assignment: Applying Adult Learning Principles in EMS Education
Chapter: 4 – Principles of Adult Learning
Unit Focus: Andragogy and Learner-Centered Instruction
Due Date: August 31
Submission Type: Online text or file upload
Points: 20
Grading Method: Simple direct grading
? Overview
Adult learners in EMS education bring prior experience, self-direction, and real-world motivation to the classroom. This assignment helps you apply andragogical principles to instructional design and student engagement.
✅ Instructions
Read Chapter 4, focusing on the characteristics of adult learners and the principles of andragogy. Then respond to the following prompts in a short essay (300–500 words) or bullet-point format. You may submit your response directly in Moodle or upload a document.
✍️ Prompts
1. Identify two key principles of adult learning discussed in Chapter 4.
▸ Briefly explain how each principle applies to EMS students.
2. Describe a classroom or clinical scenario where applying adult learning principles could improve engagement or outcomes.
▸ What strategy would you use?
▸ How does it reflect andragogical theory?
3. Reflect on your own teaching or coaching style.
▸ What adjustments could you make to better support adult learners in EMS?
✅ Grading Criteria
Criteria
Points
Identification of adult learning principles
25
Application to EMS scenarios
25
Strategy alignment and reflection
25
Clarity, professionalism, and depth