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Question

Some assumptions about what motivates adults to learn are that adults tend to be more motivated by learning that helps them solve problems or learning that has a payoff, such as a career advancement or a salary increase. However, as described by one of the 6 principles of adult learning in the andragogy theory, the dominant motivator for adults is an internal need that's based on the desire to reach a level of satisfaction.

- Describe your own internal motivators related to learning. How have your learning needs, and motivators, changed as you developed from childhood to adulthood?

- What specific events in your life have led you to pursue a master's degree? Are they internal or external motivators?

- Describe 2 motivation strategies you might use to influence an adult learner's desire to learn.

Explain and provide a rationale to support your responses. Include a minimum of one, scholarly reference as a part of your response as evidence of reading and research in forming your answer.

- Describe two community-based adult education learning programs in your community.

- How do programs contribute to lifelong learning for adults?

- How do programs align with the needs of diverse populations in your community?