ADULT LEARNING

Mrs. Manorama Issac

Lecturer
 INTRODUCTION
Adult Learning ( Andragogy)
• ANDRAGOGY "Art & science of helping
adults to learn."
• An intentional & professionally
guided activity that aims at
change in adult person.
 Adult Learning ( Andragogy)
• Malcolm Knowles (1913- 1997) is the
theorist, who brought the concept of
"Adult Learning."
The Andragogical Model – Adults as
Learners

Adults are autonomomous & self- directed.

Adults are goal oriented

Adults are practical

Adults need to be shown respect.

 MOTIVATION
• According to Stephen Lieb ( 1991), one
aspect of adult learning is motivation.
• Atleast six factors serve as
sources of motivation for
adult learning.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
 EXTERNAL EXPECTATIONS

SOCIAL WELFARE

PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT

COGNITIVE INTEREST
FOUR CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF
LEARNING
• Motivation
• Reinforcement
• Retention
• Transference.
 ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE
ADULT LEARNING
• Preparing the learners
• Climate setting
• Mutual planning
• Identification of learning needs
• Formulation of learning objectives
• Learning plan execution
• Evaluation.
 PRINCIPLES OF ADULT
LEARNING
• Learning is a normal adult activity.
• Adults with a positive self concept & high self
esteem are more responsive to learning.
• Adults learn best when they
value the role of adult learner
& possess skills for managing
their own learning.
• Success reinforces changes already
made & provides a motive for
further learning.
 PRINCIPLES OF ADULT
LEARNING
• Adult learning is dynamic / active & self
directed process, after being reoriented to
learning.
• Immediate, descriptive feedback is
essential if adult learners has to
modify their behavior.
 Why is adult learning important?
• Make our economy grow & develop
• Ensure that their children develop a love of
learning & take full advantage
of education.
• Actively participate in their own
communities & civil society.
 Why is adult learning important?
• Support & respect people with different
cultural belief & abilities
• Nurture creativity & imagination.
• Live healthy & fulfilled lives
 Thank You

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