Subject: Community Medicine

Topic: Andragogy
Lecturer: Dr. Zulueta
Date: February 9, 2016

OUTLINE IV. CHARACTERISTICS OF ANDRAGOGY

I. Andragogy IV. Characteristics of Andragogy
II. UERM Mission V. Principles of Andragogy
III. Andragogy vs. Pedagogy VI. Learning Strategies
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lecture, the learner will be able to:
1. Prepare a presentation applying the Principles of Adult Learning
(Andragogy)
References:
1. Tuazon J., Dones L., Bonito S., A Training Manual for Health
Workers on Promoting Healthy Lifestyle, World Health
Organization, 2003
2. Mencias, Cristina, Teacher Training Module on Adult Learning,
UERMMMCI, Jan. 2014
3. Zulueta, FM, Principles and Methods of Teaching, National
Bookstore, Philippines, 2006
I. ANDRAGOGY
 Andragogy – the art and science of helping adults learn
o Learning – modification of a behavioral tendency by
experience (as exposure to conditioning)
 Develop outstanding professionals committed to lifelong learning
 Provide equitable, holistic, and quality care
 Advance quality research relevant to education and practice of
health professionals
 Advocate causes and promote love of country, welfare of the
people, and preservation of the environment
 Provide services relevant and responsive to the needs of the
community
II. UERM - MISSION
 Develop outstanding professionals committed to lifelong learning
 Provide equitable, holistic, and quality care.
 Advance quality research relevant to education and practice of
health professionals
 Advocate causes and promote love of country, welfare of the
people, and preservation of the environment
 Provide services relevant and responsive to the needs of the
community – one of the needs is health education
Class Activity
 Recall something that you learned well.
 This could be an idea, skill, or an attitude.
 Describe the condition in which you learned it. When, where,
how and from whom or with whom did you learn it?
 Why do you think you learned it well?
III. ANDRAGOGY VS. PEDAGOGY
2015B: PEDAGOGY: TEACHER‑CENTERED learning.
 Sit in a classroom
 Job was to be quiet, listen to the teacher
 And do what they were told
ANDRAGOGY: The process of HELPING ADULTS LEARN
 Adults are capable of making their own decisions once they have
the information they need.
 Adults learn best when learning is focused on them, not the
teacher.
 Goal oriented – All actions/activities must be directed towards
achieving the set goal.
o 2015B: Instructors must show adult learners how classes will
help them attain their goals which are said early in the course.
 Respect ‑ as the lecturer, you show respect to your students by
being on time
o 2015B: Acknowledge the wealth of experiences; These adults
should be treated as equals in experience and knowledge and
allowed to voice their opinions freely in class
 Autonomous – independent or “adventurous” learning
o 2015B: Teachers must actively involve adult participants in the
learning process and serve as facilitators for them
 Practical – when students see the use and purpose of the lesson,
they tend to learn it better
o 2015B: They focus on the aspects of a lesson most useful to
them in their work; NOT interested in knowledge for its own
sake.
 Experience
o 2015B: Accumulated a foundation of life experiences and
knowledge that may include work--‐‑related activities, family
responsibilities, and previous education.
Class Activity
A Question for You:
 Who would you rather have?
 A teacher who is nice and friendly who allows you the
liberty of doing everything you want a teacher who is strict
and demands outputs from you?
V. PRINCIPLES OF ANDRAGOGY
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (1913-1997)
 A pioneer in the study of adult learning
 “Who would you rather have: a teacher who is nice and friendly
who allows you the liberty of doing everything you want or a
teacher who is strict and demands outputs from you?”
 Teacher as facilitator of learning: they make learning easier for
students; no room for terror teachers
 Adults are capable of making their own decisions once they have
information they need
 Adults learn best when learning is focused on them, not the
teacher
 Ex: student seminars in DPC
Principles
1. They understand why something is important to know or do.
2. They have the freedom to learn in their own way.
3. Learning is experiential.
4. The time is right for them to learn.
5. The process is positive and encouraging.
VI. LEARNING STRATEGIES
 Discussion – most widely used teaching method in the
community setting
 Laboratory
 Simulation
 Field Experiences – one must not learn by watching, but by

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 doing. Theories mean nothing if you cannot apply them.
 Team Projects
 Action Learning – active learning with participation.
 Use a variety of teaching materials and methods (to take into
account differences in style, time, types, and pace of learning)

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