Andragogy

Objective
To describe Andragogy
List the General assumptions
Andragogy Vs Pedagogy
Implication for training
Implication for training design
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Andragogy derived from Greek Word
ANDRA (meaning MAN)
Learner centred technique
An organised and sustained to assist adult
to enhance capability
Art and science of helping adults to learn.
Concern towards discovering &coping
with change.
General Assumption
Pedagogy Vs Andragogy
Implication For Training
Physical Environment - comfortable &
informal
Psychological climate – Mutual respect and
co-operation, freedom of expression
Trainer Behaviour – Know the learner
individually and calls them by first name &
respond to views
Training Method – Group discussion, case
study, promote learner centered environment.
Summary
Define learning need
Decrease the dependency on trainer
Responsibility of planning their own
learning
Understand to use learning recourses,
including experience.
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