It is about adult leaning which include the Core Principles. Knowles's theory is a foundational concept in understanding how adults acquire and process information. Unlike pedagogy (the art and science of teaching children), Andragogy focuses on the unique characteristics and motivations of adult learners.

1. Duudhaalee Barnoota
Ga’eessotaa (Knowles)
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Onk, 2025

2. Introduction
• Knowles's theory is a foundational
concept in understanding how adults
acquire and process information.
• Unlike pedagogy (the art and science of
teaching children),
• Andragogy focuses on the unique
characteristics and motivations of adult
learners.

3. The Core Principles
1. The Need to Know:
Adults need to understand why they are
learning something.
They are driven by relevance and
practicality.
Quote: "Adults need to know why they need to learn
something before undertaking to learn it." - Malcolm S.
Knowles

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2. The Learner's Self-Concept:
 This principle states that adults need to be
involved in the planning and evaluation of their
instruction.
 They prefer to be self-directed and take
responsibility for their own learning.
Quote: "Adults tend to resent and resist situations in which
they feel others are imposing their will on them." - Malcolm S.

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3. Adult Learner Experience (Role of Experience)
Adults bring a wealth of life experience to the
learning environment.
This experience is a rich resource for learning and
should be acknowledged, valued, and utilized.
Quote: "Experience is not what happens to you; it's
what you do with what happens to you." - Aldous
Huxley

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4. Readiness to Learn
 Adults become ready to learn when they perceive
a need or a desire to learn in order contextually
relevant to their life roles, problems, or challenges.
Quote: "Motivation is key to all learning." - Unknown
"When the student is ready, the teacher appears." -
Unknown

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5. Orientation to Learning
Adults are more interested in learning how to
solve problems that are relevant to their current
life situations rather than learning for the sake of
acquiring knowledge.
Their learning is often task-centered or problem-
centered.
Quote: "Learning without application is just entertainment."
Unknown

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6. Motivation to Learn
While external motivators (like job promotion or
better salary) exist, internal motivators (such as
self-esteem, desire for better quality of life,
curiosity, or self-actualization) are far more
powerful for adult learners.
Quote: "It is not what we get that makes us happy, but
who we become." - Unknown

9. End, thank you!