This document discusses adult learning theory and how teaching adults differs from teaching children. It begins by outlining the session objectives and defining an adult learner. The document then explains that adults learn for reasons like job training, financial growth, and self-improvement. It introduces Malcolm Knowles' adult learning theory and describes the differences between pedagogy and andragogy. The four principles of adult learning are explained as learning being motivational, experiential, problem-solving, and of immediate value. Each principle is then illustrated with examples. The document concludes that learning is continuous, motivation-driven, and best when learners can apply prior experience.

1. TeachingAdults: Isit Different?
Presented by- Aditya Tripathi

2. SessionObjectives
 What is adult learning theory?
 How is pedagogy different from andragogy?
 What are the four principles of adult learning?
 How to put these theories into practice?

3. Who is an adult learner?
 An adult learner is a socially accepted
person who is involved in any learning
process.
 Learning process can be any type of formal
education, informal education or corporate-
sponsored education
Learner Educator
Technique Subject-matter

4. Why Adults Learn?
To keep up
with the
growing
competition.
As part of job
training.
For financial
growth and
benefits.
For self-
improvement.

5. Whatis Adult LearningTheory?
• Malcolm Knowles (1978, 1990) is the theorist who brought the concept of adult
learning to the fore. He determined the principles of andragogy.

6. Pedagogy V/s Androgogy
Pedagogy Androgogy
It is the method of teaching
children.
It is the method of teaching
adults.
Learners are dependent. Learners are independent.
Learners have less or no
experience to share, hence
teaching becomes didactic.
Learners are experienced, hence
teaching involves, discussion,
problem solving etc.
Learners learn whatever the
curriculum offers.
The content has to be modified
according to the learners’ need.
Teachers are required to direct
the learner.
The learners are self-motivated.
Learners need teachers to guide
them.
Learning is curriculum oriented. Learning is goal oriented.

7. Principles of Adult Learning
 Adults need to know why they needto learn something
 Adults need to learn experientially
 Adults approach learning as problem- solving
 Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value

8. Principles of Adult Learning
Learning should be:
 Motivational
 Experiential
 Problem-solving
 Of immediate value

9. MotivationalLearning
Learning should be motivational:
 Learning should be meaningful
 The learner should be able to see the end - result of any
training program
Example:
If I attend this training and perform
better I’ll get a hike in my salary.

10. MotivationLearning
 You are working in ABC company. A training program has been scheduled,
where you will be trained on MS-Word Application. Let us see the reaction of
different employees who are short listed to attend the training program.
This training program
won’t help me much,
I’m quite competent in
MS-Office already!
They should provide
training on RoboHelp,
that’s what I need to
know to be an efficient
technical writer.
Oh great! I can
brush up my MS-
Word knowledge
in this training
program.
Looks like another
boring training
session! Gosh, I don’t
need training in MS-
Word, any how I use
notepad to scribble
notes.
Scenario
Content
Writer
Programme
r
Technical
Writer
Instructional
Designer

11. ExperientialLearning
Learning should be experiential:
 Learners should be asked to learn by exploring
 It is highly effective in corporate training
 Learners learn by doing
Example
A new application has been
launched. You need to familiarize
with it. You learn by exploring.

12. Problem-Solving
Learning should be:
 Solving any problem drives learning
 This principle works best for medical students
 A problem is posed so that the students discover that they
need to learn something new before they can solve the
problem

13. Problem-Solving
Scenario You are asked to teach how to make TOC and
mail- merge in MS-Word application. How will
you proceed with task.
Hmm I need to
learn it first , in
order to teach it
to others!
Steps to proceed with the task:
What do I know?
What am I being asked?
Need to learn the thing first, practise
it, perform it and the finally teach it.

14. ImmediateValue
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

15. ImmediateValue ofLearning
Scenario Assume that you and your colleagues are part of a
training program, which involves receiving
training on typing lesson. Look at what some of
the people in that organization had to say.
Typing lesson, well I
don’t need it, cause I
don’t have to type
huge articles or write
anything at all! This a
complete waste for
me.
Typing lesson, well
sounds great, anyway I
type like a tortoise. I
guess this training will
help me hone my
typing skills.
Ithink Iseriously need
to attend this training
session. Quick typing
will make my work
much easier!

16. Wrap-up
•Learning is a continuous process
•Learning is motivation driven
•We learn to keep up with the growing need of the
industry
•We learn to compete
•We learn better where we are asked to express our
experiences and prior knowledge

17. THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION