Training Programs : Training Programs Adult Learners
Program Objectives (1 of 2) : Program Objectives (1 of 2) To know the characteristics, needs, and styles of the adult learner.
Identify your own style of learning and communicating.
To know what to expect from adult learners.
To know how adults compare to children. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Program Objectives (2 of 2) : Program Objectives (2 of 2) To know tools/methods to foster adult learning.
How to motivate adult learners.
Understand and create the optimal conditions and environment for adult learning.
To understand how adult learning leads to organizational success. www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
A Challenge : A Challenge Please write a one sentence
definition of
“Adult Learners”. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Definition : Definition By definition of an adult is someone who has achieved the self concept of being responsible for their own life. www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy www.readysetpresent.com Page 6
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (1 of 5) : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (1 of 5) This is known as andragogy and contrasts with pedagogy, the teaching of children (including undergraduates ages 18-22).
Pedagogy is teacher-centered and subject-centered, while andragogy is student-centered. www.readysetpresent.com Page 7
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (2 of 5) : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (2 of 5) Whoever adults are, they need to be taught by methods which acknowledge and respect the fact that they are adults and not children. www.readysetpresent.com Page 8
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (3 of 5) : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (3 of 5) What Is Andragogy?
Andragogy consists of learning strategies focused on teaching adults.
It is often interpreted as the process of engaging adult learners in the structure of the learning experience. www.readysetpresent.com Page 9
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (4 of 5) : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (4 of 5) Theory of Adult Education
The term Andragogy was originally used by Alexander Kapp (a German educator) in 1833, and was developed into a theory of adult education by the American educator, Malcolm Knowles. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (5 of 5) : Andragogy vs. Pedagogy (5 of 5) Theory of Adult Education
Knowles stated that andragogy (Greek meaning: "man-leading") should be distinguished from the more commonly used pedagogy (Greek meaning: "child-leading"). www.readysetpresent.com Page 11
More On Androgogy . . . : More On Androgogy . . . Andragogy has been used by some to allow a discussion of the difference between self directed education and taught education.
So based on your knowledge, describe in simple terms the similarities and differences between andragogy and pedagogy in relation to instructional design and development? www.readysetpresent.com Page 12
Malcolm Knowles (1 of 2) : Malcolm Knowles (1 of 2) Theory of Adult Education
Knowles' theory can be stated as four simple postulates:
Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction.
Experience (including mistakes) provides the basis for learning activities. www.readysetpresent.com Page 13
Malcolm Knowles (2 of 2) : Malcolm Knowles (2 of 2) Theory of Adult Education
Knowles' theory can be stated as four simple postulates:
Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate relevance to their job or personal life.
Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented (Orientation to learning). www.readysetpresent.com Page 14
Adult Learners : Adult Learners www.readysetpresent.com Page 15
Choose or Lose : Choose or Lose www.readysetpresent.com Page 16
Design & Development : Design & Development www.readysetpresent.com Page 17
Slide 18 : What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 18
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