Andragogy by Natalie Morris

EDAC 634
Ball State University
Fall Semester 2023

Assignment 2: Older Youth First Housing 

Goal: Teach older youth in the foster care system navigate the housing / renting system.

Objectives:

1. Learn the different paperwork needed for renting or buying homes.
2. Learn to care for houses and apartments
3. Create a check list for moving in and renting/purchasing home.

 

Rationales:

The teaching steps will use andragogy and the main ideas it purposes (Merriam & Baumgartner, 2020):

1. Self-concept of learner: Adult learners will state what they need to learn to gain housing and what barriers they feel like they have to complete the goal. How much motivation does the learner have,
2. Experience of the learner: Adult learners will identify what previous knowledge they already have of the housing and renting process.
3. Engaging in the learning process: Understanding learning styles and how that effects the learners process of completing new goals. 
4. Evaluate Learner: Can the learner reflect on what they have completed and learned in the process?

Design:

This design is used to create a process to learn how to navigate first housing opportunities and steps.

Activity Component	Idea	Connection
The learner will create a list of what they think the renting/housing process is and why they need housing.	Self-concept of learner	The learner will use the list with the trainer to determine what is correct in the process. The list will also show the motivation for the learning.
The learner will complete and independent living test to establish a baseline and needed knowledge for the learner	Learner’s need to know	The learner will be asked questions regarding the housing process and needs to determine what they need to know and what they already know.
The independent living test will process learning plans for each skill that is needed and not mastered,	Orientation to learning	The trainer and learner will complete tasks that are specifically tailored to there learning needs to walk through the housing/renting process.
Any previous testing or certificates for renting or housing will be addressed	Prior experience of the learner	The learner will take any previous certificates and knowledge to build and strengthen their goals.

 

Implementation:

 

1. With a trainer the learner will complete a list of what they think the process of renting/gaining housing is and why they want to gain housing. The list will be reviewed and used to determine knowledge and motivation.
2. The learner will complete a independent living test containing questions about renting and gaining housing. 
3. The learner and trainer will review learning plans regarding correct answers that were given to the independent living test. A personalize lesson plan will be processed and give guidance to the needed steps the learner needs. This will help bridge gaps that their are in the learners knowledge of the topic. 
4. The learner will then look at a apartment or house and determine if they are confident in the process to obtain the housing. The leaner will make sure that any previous knowledge or certificates are also acknowledged in the process.

References

Merriam, S.B., & Baumgartner, L. (2020).  Learning in adulthood: a comprehensive guide (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass Publishers.