Adult learning andragogy

Although the theory of Andragogy is a complex one, this article attempts to outline the main points of Malcolm Knowles. As educators are always looking for helpful ideas to implement in the classroom, some of his ideas and suggestions can be found below. Similar to the term pedagogy, which addresses the method of teaching in children, andragogy examines the process by which adults learn. Andragogy is a relatively new concept that was created less than years ago.

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If you're in the education field, you've probably heard of pedagogy. You've probably sat in seminars on the best pedagogy practices. If you're an education student, you've encountered the term multiple times in your classes. But are you familiar with the term "andragogy"? It's a key term in the education field and should at least be understood by those who value learning.

Knowles emphasizes that adults are self-directed and expect to take responsibility for decisions. Adult learning programs must accommodate this fundamental aspect. Andragogy makes the following assumptions about the design of learning: 1 Adults need to know why they need to learn something 2 Adults need to learn experientially, 3 Adults approach learning as problem-solving, and 4 Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value.