There are two different concepts of learning (Bethel University, 2013 p.7). The first is Pedagogy, and is basically, what we’re all used to. It’s the way we grew up learning. It’s simply a teacher deciding what you need to learn, and then telling you how to learn it (Bethel University, 2013. p.8). I, unfortunately learned early on, that concept doesn’t work too well for me, as it doesn’t most adults.
In 1980, Malcolm Knowles coined the term “Andragogy”. Andragogy, is the second concept of learning. It’s more focused on helping adults, in particular, learn. Knowles, realized that when it comes to adults… they learn what they need to learn, when they need to learn it. In turn, this must affect the way they learn, and the curriculum used to help them do so (Bethel University, 2013. p.9). It’s a more hands-on style of learning, that uses life experiences to help you comprehend what you’re taking in.
References: Bethel University. 2013. College Orientation Experience. …show more content…
It’s being open minded to new things, or new ways to do things. It’s having a thirst for more knowledge everywhere you go, in anything that you do.
There are four attributes to lifelong learning. Investigation, analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration (Bethel University, 2013). Most of us already possess these attributes, but just don’t use them to aid ourselves in everyday learning.
Many people are stuck in their ways, and feel that they already know how to do something, so why learn a new way to do it? However, most people that put themselves in a learning environment are young, and have no reason to be set in their ways. They have more than enough time to learn new things, and put them into use. Being driven, open to new ideas, and willing to take in new information, and use it in everyday life is what makes a lifelong
In 1980, Malcolm Knowles coined the term “Andragogy”. Andragogy, is the second concept of learning. It’s more focused on helping adults, in particular, learn. Knowles, realized that when it comes to adults… they learn what they need to learn, when they need to learn it. In turn, this must affect the way they learn, and the curriculum used to help them do so (Bethel University, 2013. p.9). It’s a more hands-on style of learning, that uses life experiences to help you comprehend what you’re taking in.
References: Bethel University. 2013. College Orientation Experience. …show more content…
It’s being open minded to new things, or new ways to do things. It’s having a thirst for more knowledge everywhere you go, in anything that you do.
There are four attributes to lifelong learning. Investigation, analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration (Bethel University, 2013). Most of us already possess these attributes, but just don’t use them to aid ourselves in everyday learning.
Many people are stuck in their ways, and feel that they already know how to do something, so why learn a new way to do it? However, most people that put themselves in a learning environment are young, and have no reason to be set in their ways. They have more than enough time to learn new things, and put them into use. Being driven, open to new ideas, and willing to take in new information, and use it in everyday life is what makes a lifelong