Didaché: Journal of Christian Education, Vol. 4, No. 1 (2023): 91-106
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Simpson Ungaran | e-ISSN: 2722-8584
https://journal.sttsimpson.ac.id/index.php/DJCE | DOI: 10.46445/djce.v4i1.659
Article History Corresponding author(s)
email: dwiariefin@stbi.ac.id Received: March 1, 2023
Revised: June 26, 2023
This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license
Accepted: June 28, 2023
Prinsip-Prinsip Praktis Bersikap dalam
Mendampingi Orang Dewasa Belajar
Dwi Ariefin
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Baptis Indonesia Semarang, Indonesia
Abstract
With the special conditions of adults, teaching them needs to be based on appropriate
practical principles. Although not the dominant determinant, educators still need to
master it properly to be successful in accompanying adults in learning. Therefore it is
necessary to study practical principles for the teacher in teaching adults. Through a
literature review, an analysis and synthesis of previous findings has been carried out. At
least there are six affective principles that need to be considered, namely recognizing
them as adults, paying attention to their experiences, understanding their needs,
understanding their goals, strengthening their motivation, appreciating the uniqueness
of each individual, and giving roles in the main group. Teachers manage adult study
groups keeping in mind their independent, personal and experienced features. If the
practical principles of the application will increase the effectiveness of interpersonal
relationships that respect each other and a conducive adult learning atmosphere.
Keywords: Practical Principles, Practical Attitudes, Adult Educator, Adult Teaching,
Adult Mentoring