Unit 6: Lesson 2 Flashcards
He coined the term Andragogy in the year ______.
Alexander Kapp, 1833
The concept of andragogy was popularized by this guy by expanding it during _______.
Eduard Lindeman, 1926
He further extended Lindeman’s idea on andragogy and helped develop it into a theory of adult learning during ______.
Malcom Knowles, 1959
Six Main Assumptions of Andragogy
- Self Concept
- Role of the Adult Learner’s Experience
- Readiness to Learn
- Orientation to Learning
- Internal Motivation
- Need to Know
Adult learners are self-directed, autonomous, and independent.
Self-concept
Repository of an adult’s experience is a rich resource for learning. Adults tend
to learn by drawing from their previous experiences.
Role of Experience
Adults tend to be ready to learn what they believe they need to know.
Readiness to learn
Adults learn for immediate applications rather than for future uses. Their
learning orientation is problem centered, task-oriented, and life-focused.
Orientation to Learning
Adults are more internally motivated than externally.
Internal Motivation
Adults need to know the value of learning and why they need to learn.
Need to Know
The Aspects of Andragogy
- The Learner
- Role of the Adult Learner’s Experience
- Readiness to Learn
- Orientation to Learning
- Motivation Towards Learning
Principles of Andragogy
- Learning Matches the Expectations of the Learners
- Learning is Interactive
- Learning is based on Actual Experiences
- Learning Occurs with Reflection
- Learning is based on Respect for the Learners
- Learning Experience takes place in a trusting Environment
Interactive Teaching Principles, Methods and Skills
- Creating a Climate for Collaborative Learning
- Self-Directed Learning
- Class Assignments and Tests
- Coping with Problems and Challenges
- Building Generalizations and Critical Thinking
- Making Decisions
- Implementing Various Instructional Methods
- Transforming Knowledge into Action
- Role Modelling Professional Competence
