Malcolm Knowles adopted the term andragogy for adult learning theory. Andragogy provides a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Understanding adult learning principles can improve the educational experience for adult learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LEARNING<\/strong> PRINCIPLE<\/strong><\/td>| EXPLANATION<\/strong><\/td> | APPLICATION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> | Self-directed<\/td> | Learning at one\u2019s own pace in one\u2019s way<\/td> | Have learners set goals, involve learners in the planning and provide opportunities to self-evaluate<\/td><\/tr> | Transformational<\/td> | Learning can change your perspective on the world and vice-versa<\/td> | Provide experiences to shift the learner\u2019s perspective; new information becomes applied and retained.<\/td><\/tr> | Experiential<\/td> | Focuses on developing life experience or \u201chands-on\u201d learning<\/td> | Participate physically in the learning environment and include reflection afterwards.<\/td><\/tr> | Mentorship<\/td> | Learning from an outside mentor (established figure) in a field<\/td> | Connect with mentors and take learning outside the classroom or the usual training environment. Apprenticeship and summer work experience are examples.<\/td><\/tr> | Orientation to (or of) learning<\/td> | Adults need to reframe their emotions and assumptions around the experience and value of learning.<\/td> | Adapt lessons to include real-world situations, which helps students retain information.<\/td><\/tr> | Motivation<\/td> | In contrast to children that must attend school, adults often have internal motivation.<\/td> | Typically, adults have internalised motivation. Leverage this motivation by connecting to what learners need.<\/td><\/tr> | Readiness to learn<\/td> | Adults are fully developed and must rely on experience or life changes to build a renewed readiness to learn.<\/td> | Renew readiness to learn. Adults often need a situational trigger. What skills do learners need to master?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> | References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowles, M. (1973). The adult learner: A neglected species. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED084368.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The University of Phoenix. (2022). 7 adult learning theories and principles to enhance your education<\/em>. https:\/\/www.phoenix.edu\/blog\/adult-learning-theories-principles.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Malcolm Knowles adopted the term andragogy for adult learning theory. Andragogy provides a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Understanding adult learning principles can improve the educational experience for adult learners. Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction. Experience (including mistakes) provides the basis for learning activities. Adults … <\/p>\n |