ALS-SHS_Andragogy

ANDRAGOGY
[ADULT LEARNING THEORY]

ANDRAGOGY: SCENE ANALYSIS
What can
you say
about the
picture?
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2
SESSION PROPER
The learner should

be actively
involved in the
learning process.
MALCOLM KNOWLES
SESSION PROPER
Learning Process in
Adult Learning
Learning process can
be any of formal, non-
formal, and informal
education.
man
Andragogy
leading
SESSION PROPER
FORMAL
Learning in a classroom; planned education of different subjects having a
proper syllabus acquired by attending the school
NON-FORMAL
Learning from experience, home, environment, and work; Home education,
individualized instruction, distance learning and computer-asisted instruction
INFORMAL
When you are not studying in a school and do not use any particular learning
method; practical adult learning, mobilizes local resources, real life examples of
learning
SESSION PROPER
to acquire new skills
for self-improvement
for financial growth and benefits
as part of the training
to keep up with the change
as required by the job
SESSION PROPER: LET’S COMPARE
Pedagogy vs Andragogy
W ho are our learners?
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Teaching Teaching adults
children
On Nature of Dependency
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Generally dependent Mostly, or all, are
independent
On Experiences
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Learners have less or no Learners are experienced,
experience to share hence, teaching involves
or didactic in nature. discussion, problem solving,
etc.
On Learning Content
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Learners learn whatever the The content has to be
curriculum offers. modified according to
learners’ need.
On Learning Facilitation
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Teachers are required to The learners are self-
direct the learner. motivated. Thus, teachers
need to guide them.
On Curriculum
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Learning is curriculum- Learning is goal-
oriented. oriented.
On Learning Delivery
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Learning delivery is structured Learning may be in several forms and
based on learning plans and deliveries (e.g., blended, modular,
identified by the curriculum. broadcasī, computer-based).
On Learning Assessment
PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY
Learning assessment is mostly Learning is assessed by their
focused on content and practical, real-world applications.
performance applications.
SESSION PROPER: Andragogical Model Assumptions
The Need to
Know
The Learners’ Self-
We Need to Concept
Understand The Role of Learners’
Experience
our Adult Readiness to
Learners Learn
Orientation to
Learn
Motivation to
Learn
The Need to
Know
o Why they are learning something
o The benefits they will gain
The Learners’ Self-

We Need to oConcept
Enjoy self-direction in their lives
Understand our o Feel responsible for the decisions pertaining to
Adult Learners learning and the evaluation of their instruction
The Role of Learners’

Experience
o Most adults draw upon the experiences they’ve
assimilated throughout their lifetime to aid the
learning.
o Experiences act as a foundation for their learning.
We Need to Readiness to
oLearn
Understand our
Adult Learners As an individual maturesthrough adolescence,
they become ready to learn only those things
they “need” to.
Orientation to
Learn
o Adults tend to have a problem-centered orientation
to learning and focus on tasks and problems
o Adults experience some inadequacies in coping
with current life problems.
We Need to Motivation to
Understand our oLearn
More likely to be intrinsic such as:
Adult Learners Confidence, Self-Satisfaction, Enjoyment,
Having a choice over what is learned
SESSION PROPER: Knowles’ Four Principles of Andragogy
Involve Adult Learners

o Adults need to be involved in the planning
and evaluation of their instruction. (ILC)
We Need to Adult Learners’ Experience

Understand How
Adult Learners o Experience, including mistakes, provides
Learn the basis for the learning activities.
SESSION PROPER: Knowles’ Four Principles of Andragogy
Relevance and Impact to Life

o Adults are most interested in learning
subjects that have immediate relevance
and impact to their job or personal life.
We Need to Problem Centered

Understand How
Adult Learners o Adult learning is problem- centered
Learn
rather than content-oriented.
SESSION PROPER
Providing Learning Experiences
Engaging Adult Learners
Active Participation Meaningful Learning Multi-Sensory Learning
Secure & Safe Whole & Part Practice, Reinforce,

Learning Environment Learning Processes and Feedback
SESSION PROPER
SESSION PROPER
 Are you
familiar with
this?
 What can you

say about it?
SESSION PROPER
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SESSION PROPER
W ith andragogy in mind,

how will you prepare a
meaningful and
contextualized learning plan?
REFERENCES
Main Reference Materials
Bison, E. B. & Saturinas, J. C. (2020). Andragogy. [Lecture Presentation]. DepEd, ATF, UNESCO, and Habi’s Chief Trainers’ Training
for Instructional Managers on B PO S A Program via Zoom Meetings.
Bison, E. B. & Saturinas, J. C. (2020). Andragogy. [Session Guide]. DepEd, ATF, UNESCO, and Habi’s Chief Trainers’ Training for
Instructional Managers on BPO S A Program via Zoom Meetings.
Other Resource Materials

American Institute for Research (AIR). (2011). Adulī learning īheories [TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 11].
https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/11_%20TEAL_Adult_Learning_Theory.pdf
Bryson, J. D. (2013). Engaging adulī learners: Philosophy, principles and pracīices. Northern College.
Cherry, K. (2020). The experiential learning theory of David Kolb. Very Well Mind – Theories – Cogniīive Psychology. https://
w w w.verywellmind.com/experiential-learning-2795154citation-1
IGI Global. (2020). W h a t is adult learner? In IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/adult-learner/711
Knowles, M. S. (1984). Andragogy in acīion. Jossey-Bass.
REFERENCES
Other Resource Materials
Knowles, M. S. (1984). The adulī learner: A neglected species (3rd Ed.). Gulf Publishing.
Knowles, M. S. (1980). The modern practice of adult education: From pedagogy t o andragogy.
Follett.
Knowles, M. S. (1975). Self-directed learning. Follett.
Rodrigues, K. J. (2012). It does matter how we teach Math. Journal of Adult Education, 41(12), 29-
33.
Villenes, R. M. (2020). Feynman Technique for Andragogy: Learning from Field Experience. [Webinar].
Philippine Normal University (PNU) Talks. https://
www.facebook.com/236080046407626/videos/586670218909370
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The best way
to predict the future
is to create it.
PETER DRUCKER
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ANDRAGOGY

[ADULT LEARNING THEORY]

The learner should

to acquire new skills

for financial growth and benefits

as part of the training

to keep up with the change

as required by the job

The Learners’ Self-

The Role of Learners’

Involve Adult Learners

We Need to Adult Learners’ Experience

Relevance and Impact to Life

We Need to Problem Centered

Active Participation Meaningful Learning Multi-Sensory Learning

Secure & Safe Whole & Part Practice, Reinforce,

 What can you

W ith andragogy in mind,

Other Resource Materials

IGI Global. (2020). W h a t is adult learner? In IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/adult-learner/711

Knowles, M. S. (1984). Andragogy in acīion. Jossey-Bass.

Knowles, M. S. (1975). Self-directed learning. Follett.

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