Adult Learning Theory Knowles assumptions of andragogy are based on the progressive learning process. His first assumption on self-concept portrays learners as self-directed, and responsible for their learning process, and he relies on self-evaluation to measure progress and achievement (Knowles, Swanson and Holton 34). Although Knowles places such a learner in the adult category, I believe he failed in giving the age bracket of such learners. This makes it difficult to tell the ages of adults…
Andragogical Theory : Adult students in a classroom environment have the need to be approached like adults. As noted by Merriam (2001) in the year of 1968, Malcolm Knowles used the word andragogy to describe the science behind helping students to learn. As suggested by this author described an educational environment where the student feel support and coaching, and at the same time they have are able to express their comments and points of view during the planning and development of the learning…
For the past five years I have worked with adults with learning disability supporting them to leave independently in their homes and to access their local communities in some cases using my car to do so. For example I work with this elderly gentleman who leaves on his own but needs support with personal care and general house chores. As part of a team, I have supported this gentleman to shower and dress in the morning and evenings making sure that he takes his medication. Also I support him at…
After reading The Adult Learning Companion the two things that I have learned to be most valuable and effective for me going forward in my college career is time and studying. Time is important to me because, it can become challenging to find time to commit to doing school work after working 40 hours, taking kids to practice, going to sports game, cooking, cleaning and preparing for tomorrow’s work day. After all of this I just want to get in the bed to do it all again tomorrow therefore, time…
orientation experience. Retrieved from https://www.betheluniversityonline.net Solid communication skills are very important to the learning process. In the Attend section of the Adult Learning course offered by Bethel University, it lists ten tips that can help you improve your learning skills.(Bethel University, 2013) Reviewing the ten tips and using them will improve your learning skills. These rules will help you sharpen your speaking skills and teach you the basic rules of writing.(Bethel…
Three learning theories that will be addressed in this discussion are as follows, self-directed and optimized, transformative, and critical reflection. Chen (2014) investigates “adult learners are self-directed and their learning is optimized when their experience is recognized and utilized in the learning process” (p. 407). Adult students are not 'clear slates' and their background turns into the medium through which substance is found out and in which to rethink new objectives to achieve…
We as teachers get more motivated teaching as we see how much our students are motivated learning, especially if they are rather grown up and feel themselves low. This challenging situation much more depends on teachers as they facilitate learning process to become joy and efficient for both sides. This involves both actions and the decisions of the teacher. The actions aret those things that are done in the classroom, such as rearranging the chairs and desks. The decisions relate to how and…
Learning Theory Matrix Definitive Questions for Learning Theories Behaviorist Theory Cognitive Theory Constructivist Theory Social Learning Theory Connectivism Adult Learning How does learning occur? Learning occur by frequency of observable performance. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) A mental activity. Thinking, problem solving, concept formation, information processing. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) Created by meaning from experience and interactions. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) Social process. Learning occur when…
learn like children. They should be held to certain standards, but a little fun added to the monotony of basic learning can be very beneficial to the child’s…
Knowles is credited with being the father of andragogy and outlined six assumptions associated with adult learning. These assumptions are 1) Learners need to know 2) Self-directed learning 3) Prior experience of the learner 4) Readiness to learn 5) Orientation to learning and 6) Motivation to learn. My personal experiences with each of these assumptions, while working with adults through professional learning experiences, have provided me with a certain degree of insight to help confirm…