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Adult Learning Mrs. Manorama Issac Lecturer

This document discusses adult learning and andragogy. It defines andragogy as the art and science of helping adults learn. Key aspects of adult learning discussed include that adults are self-directed, goal-oriented, practical learners who benefit from being respected. Adult motivation to learn can come from social relationships, expectations, welfare, advancement or cognitive interest. Critical elements of adult learning are motivation, reinforcement, retention and transference. Principles of adult learning discussed are that learning is a normal adult activity and adults learn best when they value being learners and can self-manage their learning. The document also discusses why adult learning is important for economic and community development and helping people live fulfilled lives.

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Adult Learning Mrs. Manorama Issac Lecturer

This document discusses adult learning and andragogy. It defines andragogy as the art and science of helping adults learn. Key aspects of adult learning discussed include that adults are self-directed, goal-oriented, practical learners who benefit from being respected. Adult motivation to learn can come from social relationships, expectations, welfare, advancement or cognitive interest. Critical elements of adult learning are motivation, reinforcement, retention and transference. Principles of adult learning discussed are that learning is a normal adult activity and adults learn best when they value being learners and can self-manage their learning. The document also discusses why adult learning is important for economic and community development and helping people live fulfilled lives.

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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
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