The Adult Learner
Andragogy
Andragogy: What's in a word?
"Andragogy (is) the art and science of helping adults learn...based on certain crucial assumptions about the differences between children and adults as learners.
(Knowles 1968)
Vision of an Adult Learner Today
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Adult learners:
- are goal-oriented and opportunity driven
- use their experience to help out their learning
- learn best in informal, pleasant environments