creators_name: Noor Hassline Mohamed, type: conference_item datestamp: 2012-12-18 05:28:09 lastmod: 2013-05-15 02:09:47 metadata_visibility: show corp_creators: Open University Malaysia title: Engaging adult learners in the learning process via accelerated learning : andragogical approach ispublished: pub subjects: LC5201 full_text_status: public pres_type: paper keywords: active learning process, accelerated learning, andragogical approach note: This paper was presented during the 12th International Conference of Information (ICI12) on 12-13 December 2012 at Kuala Lumpur abstract: This study attempts to examine the effectiveness of accelerated learning with andragogical approach in engaging adult learners in the learning process. 20 learners of undergraduate psychology programmes from Open University Malaysia (OUM) are involved in the study. The approach of accelerated learning in the study incorporates the five aspects, include, create an interesting learning environment, create an emotional connection by using visuals, creatively present by using colours and sounds, activate and integrate leaners through fun activity such as interactive quiz, sms mobile learning, multisensory activities such as problem solving activities, exercises and learning games, and finally, motivate learners to engage actively in learning process. The accelerated learning is implemented in face-to-face tutorial sessions and online forums. The result of the study is useful in understanding adult learners’ interests in an open and distance learning institutions. (Abstract by author) date: 2012-12 date_type: published pagerange: 211-219 event_title: 12th International Conference of Information (ICI12) event_location: Kuala Lumpur event_dates: 12-13 December 2012 event_type: conference refereed: FALSE citation: Noor Hassline Mohamed, (2012) Engaging adult learners in the learning process via accelerated learning : andragogical approach. In: 12th International Conference of Information (ICI12), 12-13 December 2012, Kuala Lumpur. document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/842/1/engaging_hassline.pdf