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Adult Learning

Adult learning theory focuses on principles like adults needing to know why they are learning something, learning through experience and problem-solving, and information being of immediate value. Key differences between pedagogy (teaching children) and andragogy (teaching adults) include adults being self-directed, drawing on life experiences, and learning topics being relevant to their real-world goals. Effective adult learning involves experiential activities, problem-solving exercises, and immediately applicable information.

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Adult Learning

Adult learning theory focuses on principles like adults needing to know why they are learning something, learning through experience and problem-solving, and information being of immediate value. Key differences between pedagogy (teaching children) and andragogy (teaching adults) include adults being self-directed, drawing on life experiences, and learning topics being relevant to their real-world goals. Effective adult learning involves experiential activities, problem-solving exercises, and immediately applicable information.

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Adult Learning Theory

Effective learning experiences for the


adult corporate learner. 
Session Objectives
 What is Adult learning theory?
 Difference between pedagogy and
androgogy?
 What are principles of adult learning?
 How to put theories into practice?
Why Adults Learn?
 To acquire new skills.
 For financial growth and benefits.
 As part of job training.
 For self-improvement.
 To keep up with the growing
competition.
Pedagogy V/s Androgogy
Pedagogy Androgogy
It is the method of teaching It is the method of teaching
children. adults.

Learners are independent. Learners are independent.

Learners have less or no Learners are experienced,


experience to share, hence hence teaching involves,
teaching becomes didactic. discussion, problem solving
etc.
Learners learn whatever the The content has to be modified
curriculum offers. according to the learners’
need.
Teachers are required to direct The learners are self-
the learner. motivated.

Learning is curriculum Learning is goal oriented.


oriented.
Principles of Adult Learning
 Adults need to know why they need to
learn something.
 Adults need to learn experientially.
 Adults approach learning as problem-
solving.
 Adults learn best when the topic is of
immediate value.
Principles of Adult Learning
 Motivational 
 Experiential 
 Problem-solving
 Of immediate value 
Motivational
 Learning should be motivational.
 Learning should be meaningful.
 The learner should be able to see the
end-result of any training program.
 Eg: If I attend this training and perform
better I’ll get a hike in my salary. 
Experiential Learning
 Learning should be experiential.
 Learners should be asked to learn by
exploring.
 It is highly effective in corporate
training.
 Learners learn by doing.
Problem-Solving
 Solving any problem drives learning.
 This principle works best for medical
students.
 Problem is posed so that the students
discover that they need to learn
something new before they can solve
the problem.
 Eg: Medical students are asked to
practice operating on dead bodies and
then they actually operate live beings.
Immediate Value
 Learning should be of immediate value.
 The training program should have direct
bearing upon their job.
 The training program should be able to
step-up the job search process.

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