The document discusses adult learning principles, introducing the concept of andragogy and its distinctions from pedagogy. It highlights characteristics and challenges of adult learners, including self-direction, motivation, and time constraints, as well as the benefits of understanding these principles for effective learning. Practical tips, such as mentorship and experiential learning, are also provided to enhance adult learning experiences.

1. ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES
“ANDRAGOGY”

2. Adult learning is defined as the range of
the formal, non formal and informal
learning activities which are undertaken
by adults after a break since leaving
education and training and which results
in the acquisition of new knowledge and
skills

3. To understand the adult learning
principles
To know personal needs of learning
To get tips to enhance learnings
practice
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4. INTRODUCER
In 1980 American educator
“Malcolm Knowles”
introduced the concept of
andragogy.
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5. Adult learning theory is rooted in
andragogy, the practice of teaching
adults, as opposed to pedagogy, the
practice of teaching children.

6. Andragogy
Art & Science Of Teaching Adults.
Intrinsically motivated
Self directed
Full of life experiences
Learning need related to responsibility
& society
Problem centered
Learn for reason
Pedagogy
Practice Of Teaching Children.
Extrinsically motivated
Directed by teacher
Few life experiences
Learning need related to
parents/guardians
Subject centered
Learn for grades
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7. Impact on memory
Adult learning theories
can positively impact
adult learning
experiences both in the
classroom and on the
job.
10%
• Read
20%
• Listen
30%
• Visualize
50%
• Listen & Visualize
70%
• Say
90%
• Say & Do
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8. CHARACTERS OF
ADULT LEARNER
Adults Are Self-Directing
Adults Learn by Doing
Adults Desire Relevance
Adults Utilize Experience
Adults Process with Their Senses
Adults Appreciate Repetition
Adults Guide Their Own Development
Adults Thrive with Goal Setting
Adults Learn Differently Than Children
Adults Require Ownership
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9. Challenges Of
Adult Learning
Language
Expectations
Personal
Factors-Traits/
Age/
Self Doubt/
Content
Competition
Finances
Time
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10. Challenges Of Adult Learning
Lack of time Adults often have full-time jobs and sometimes children or other dependents
relying on them. This can make finding the time to continue learning very difficult.
Self-doubt Adults may feel that they are too old to continue their education. They may feel it
is too late and that they have missed their chance,
Neuroplasticity Younger people have brains that are more plastic, so changes are easier for
them.
As one ages, the brain becomes less plastic.
Financial Barriers Younger learners may have parental help That’s usually not the case for adult
learners. Finances can get in the way of learners pursuing their dream of earning
a degree.
Contradiction Some of the things adult learners will learn in their education may be different
than what they thought they knew or learned before. This can mean a shift in a
person’s worldview, opinions, and knowledge, which requires mental flexibility
Lack of Support Adult students may find they don’t have the emotional or social support they
need in place to be able to tackle the difficulty of classes and learning.
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11. Seven
Principles
Of Adult
Learning
Mentorship
Experience
Self-
direction
Transformation
Mental
Orientation
Motivation
Readiness To
Learn.
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12. Self-directed
“Learning at one’s own pace in one’s
own way”
• What You Need To Learn
• Set Your Own Goals,
• Track Down Materials,
• Create A Plan To Foster Your Own
Learning,
• Then Self-evaluate.
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13. Transformational
“Learning can change your perspective on
the world and vice-versa whether from a
teacher, a mentor or some other channel”
• new information can shift a person’s
worldview
• challenge their preconceived notions.
• In shifting the learner’s outlook, the
information becomes both applied and
retained.
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14. Experiential
“Focuses on developing life
experience or "hands-on"
learning”
• Participate physically in the
learning environment ("getting
your hands dirty")
• Reflecting on what worked and
what didn’t.
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15. Mentorship
“Learning from an outside mentor
(established figure) in a field”
• Mentors and mentees can learn from each
other.
(Mentees ask challenging questions,
mentors train mentee with
understanding of the material.)
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16. Orientation to (or of)
learning
“Adults need to reframe their
emotions and assumptions around
the experience and value of
learning”
• Educators instruct their students
on how to apply new lessons in
the real world, which helps
students retain information.
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17. Motivation
“Children are motivated by parents
and laws requiring their education;
adults often have internal
motivation”
• Adults put in the time and effort
to learn because they’ve
typically internalized their
motivation, whether it’s career
success, the prestige of a
degree or a better salary.
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18. “As a child matures, they reach a certain threshold of
learning readiness (such as reading or basic math facts),
but adults have already been through this development
and need to rely on past experience or life changes to
develop a renewed readiness”
Renewing your readiness to learn as an adult often
happens by way of a situational trigger like-
• lose your job
• want to switch careers,
• your next promotion hinges on mastering a skill.
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19. Benefits of
knowledge of adult
leaning principles
Identify early on the
"why" behind your
decision to enroll in a
university
Tend to draw on
their life
experiences to
learn new
information
Approach classes,
lessons and even
reading material
from that
perspective
Looking to stay up-
to-date in your field
Enhance desire
to learn when
transitioning to a
new role
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20. Tips to improve
learning
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