SFS-1.1 – Skills for Success Practitioner Tools & Resources

Andragogy

Andragogy is the theory that adults learn differently than children. Adults need instruction that is tailored to their more self-directed, motivated, practical and goal-oriented nature.

The Andragogy Approach: Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory Principles. https://research.com/education/the-andragogy-approach
Knowles, M. S. (1968). Andragogy, not pedagogy. Adult Leadership, 16(10), 350-352, 386.
Caruth, G. D. (2014). Meeting the needs of older students in higher education. Participatory Educational Research, 1 (2), 21-35. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED552755.pdf
Cochran, C., & Brown, S. (2016). Andragogy and the Adult Learner. Repository.cityu.edu; CreateSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/594
Khaldi, M., & Erradi, M. (2020). Between Pedagogy and Andragogy: Definitions and Concepts. In M. Tadlaoui, & M. Khaldi (Ed.), Personalization and Collaboration in Adaptive E-Learning (pp. 55-93). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1492-4.ch003 (login required)

Cognitive Psychology

Active Learning Strategies, Adult Learning Theory, Skills for Success Best PracticesSFS-1.1

Cognitive psychology focuses on the science of how people think. This branch of psychology explores a wide variety of mental processes, including attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity and reasoning. Cognitive psychology can help identify effective instructional strategies, such as interleaving and spacing.

The Learning to Learn Series. University of Arizona. https://academicaffairs.arizona.edu/l2l#l2l
The Learning Scientists. https://www.learningscientists.org/
Make It Stick: The Science of Learning. Book. https://makeitstick.net/

Colonialism and Racism

Diversity and Inclusion, IndigenousSFS-1.1

Colonialism is a set of policies that resulted in justifying Western practices of education and suppressing all other forms of knowledge.

Racism is discrimination against someone based on a particular racial group which can negatively affect a participant’s education and learning processes.

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/
Vowel, C. (2016). Indigenous writes : a guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit issues in Canada. Highwater Press
The Ardent: Anti-Racism and Decolonization Review
Government of Canada (2021c). Addressing anti-Asian racism. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month/anti-asian-racism.html

Emerging Trends in Adult Education

Adult Learning TheorySFS-1.1

Emerging trends in adult education discusses the research and discovery in adult learning. These include mobile training, microlearning and video training, self-led learning and game-based learning.

Fenwick, T. (2008). Workplace learning: Emerging trends and new perspectives. New directions for adult and continuing education, 2008(119), 17-26. (login required).
Abraukhova, V., & Zimovetc, A. (2021). Trends in adult complementary education in the modern digital space. E3S Web of Conferences, 273, 12001. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202127312001
Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. (2020). Characteristics of adults who return to education: Understanding barriers to adult learning. https://www.srdc.org/media/553114/srdc-adult-learners-lisa-report.pdf

Growth Mindset

Adaptability, Problem-solvingASS-3.2, SFS-1.1, SFS-2.8, SFS-3.7

Growth mindset refers to the belief that the most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Transforming Education: Growth Mindset Toolkit
Campbell, A., Craig, T., & Collier-Reed, B. (2020). A framework for using learning theories to inform ‘growth mindset’ activities. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 51(1), 26-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2018.1562118

Human Capital Theory

Social-Economic TheorySFS-1.1

Human Capital Theory suggests that education and training are investments that make individuals more productive.

Bourdieu, P. (1986). The Forms of Capital. In J.G. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (pp. 241-58). Greenwood Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470755679.ch15 (login required).
Freire, P., & Ramos, M. B. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. Seabury Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003060635-5 (login required).
Almendarez, L. (2011). Human Capital Theory: Implications for Educational Development. https://www.open.uwi.edu/sites/default/files/bnccde/belize/conference/papers2010/almendarez.html

Indigenization of Education

IndigenousSFS-1.1, SFS-2.9

Indigenization of Education is the process of relating and incorporating Indigenous worldviews, knowledge and perspectives into training methods, curricula and the education system as a whole.

Pulling Together: A guide for Indigenization of post-secondary institutions: https://opentextbc.ca/indigenizationcurriculumdevelopers/
Pulling Together: workshop recording: https://bccampus.ca/event/pulling-together-curriculum-developers-guide-an-introduction-to-indigenization-for-curriculum/
Resources for Decolonizing your Teaching: https://guides.library.queensu.ca/decolonizing-resources
Deonandan, Raywat; Janoudi, Ghayath; and Uzun, Mara (2019) “Closing the Aboriginal Education Gap: A Systematic Review of Indigenous Educational Experiences in Canada,” Journal of Educational Leadership in Action: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Toulouse, P. R. (2016). What matters in indigenous education: Implementing a Vision Committed to Holism, Diversity and Engagement. People for Education Project. https://peopleforeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MWM-What-Matters-in-Indigenous-Education.pdf
Kawalilak, C., Wells, N., Connell, L., & Beamer, K. (2012). E-learning access, opportunities, and challenges for Aboriginal adult learners located in rural communities. College Quarterly, 15(2), n2.

Indigenous Principles of Learning

IndigenousDEL-1.2, SFS-1.1, SFS-2.9

Indigenous Principles of Learning incorporate Indigenous ways of thinking, being and learning into learning curriculum.

First Peoples Principles of Learning: http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PUB-LFP-POSTER-Principles-of-Learning-First-Peoples-poster-11×17.pdf
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/indigenous-education/awp_moving_forward.pdf
First Nations Education Steering Committee

Personality

Adaptability, Research, Social-Emotional LearningSFS-1.1, SFS-2.8, SFS-3.5, SFS-3.7

Personality refers to individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.

Personality trait change happens continuously into adulthood and can affect how participants learn as they grow older.

Bleidorn, W., Hill, P. L., Back, M. D., Denissen, J. J. A., Hennecke, M., Hopwood, C. J., Jokela, M., Kandler, C., Lucas, R. E., Luhmann, M., Orth, U., Wagner, J., Wrzus, C., Zimmermann, J., & Roberts, B. (2019). The policy relevance of personality traits. American Psychologist, 74(9), 1056-1067. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000503 (login required).
Roberts, B. W., Luo, J., Briley, D. A., Chow, P. I., Su, R., & Hill, P. L. (2017). A systematic review of personality trait change through intervention. Psychological Bulletin, 143(2), 117-141. https://www.greenhousetherapycenter.com/storage/app/media/file/Psychotherapy_change_meta-analysis_2017.pdf
Sackett, P. R., & Walmsley, P. T. (2014). Which Personality Attributes Are Most Important in the Workplace? Perspectives on Psychological Science, 9(5), 538-551. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691614543972 (login required).

Skill Supply and Demand

Social-Economic TheorySFS-1.1

Skill supply and demand is the relationship between the supply of skills from the education and training sector and the demand for skills from the labour market.

Hot Skills in a Dynamic Canadian Labour Market: https://irc.queensu.ca/hot-skills-in-a-dynamic-canadian-labour-market/
How to Forecast Skills in Demand: https://fsc-ccf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/How-to-Forecast-Skills-In-Demand-Report-April2021-EN.pdf