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What is andragogy
What Is Andragogy
BY
QAZI ABDUL GHAFOOR
M.Phil (Education)
Secondary School Teacher
0092-332-1764856
Objectives
• Explain the principles of adult learning and
the differences between pedagogy and
andragogy.
• Skills for the Teacher of Adults
• Designing the instructional strategies
What Is Andragogy
• Andragogy, pronounced an-druh-
goh-jee, or -goj-ee, is the process
of helping adults to learn. The
word comes from the Greek andr,
meaning man, and agogus,
meaning leader.
Welcome!
• Please introduce yourself.
Five principals of andragogy
1. Adults understand why something is
important to know or do.
2. They have the freedom to learn in their
own way.
3. Learning is experiential.
4. The time is right for them to learn.
5. The process is positive and
encouraging.
Andragogy principals
1. Adults must want to learn They learn
effectively only when they are free to
direct their own learning and have a
strong inner motivation to develop a
new skill or acquire a particular type of
knowledge.
2. Adults will learn only what they feel
they need to learn Adults are practical
in their approach to learning; they
want to know, “How is this going to
help me right now? - Is it relevant
(Content, Connection and
Andragogy principles
3 Adults learn by doing Children learn by
doing, but active participation is more
important among adults.
4 Adult learning focuses on problems and
the problems must be realistic Children
learn skills sequentially. Adults start with a
problem and then work to find a solution.
5 Experience affects adult learning Adults
have more experience than children. This
can be an asset and a liability.
Andragogy principles
6 Adults learn best in an informal
situation .Children have to follow a
curriculum. Often, adults learn by
taking responsibility by the value and
need of content they require to
understand and the particular goals it
will achieve, being in an inviting
environment and having roles as an
active participant in the learning
process makes it efficient.
Andragogy principles
7Adults want guidance Adults want
information that will help them improve
their situation or that of their children.
They do not want to be told what to do.
They want to choose options based on
their individual needs.[3]
Skills for the Teacher of
Adults
1. Understand Andragogy
2. Plan Well
3. Manage Your Classroom
4. Inspire Your Students
5. Continue to Improve
1. Understand Andragogy
1. Adults understand why something is
important to know or do.
2. They have the freedom to learn in their
own way.
3. Learning is experiential.
4. The time is right for them to learn.
5. The process is positive and
encouraging.
•
2. Plan Well
• You already know you can't go into the
classroom without a plan. No teacher
does. If you could use a little help with
lesson planning
3. Manage Your Classroom
• disturbance can happen in any
classroom. Be prepared when they
happen in yours. Adult students can be
narrow-minded. How will you deal with
the ones who step out of bounds?
4. Inspire Your Students
• It's your job to inspire your students to
learn. We all know that's easier said
than done with some students. We'll try
to help:
• by Your Think
• by Quotations
• Inspire by your Creativity
5. Continue to Improve
Every teacher I know is automatically
want to improve continuously. I'm sure
you're no different, so these are things
you likely already know.
Knowles is also famous for
• encouraging the informal education of
adults. He understood that many of our
social problems stem from human
relations and can be solved only
through education–in the home, on the
job, and anywhere else people gather.
He wanted people to learn to cooperate
with each other, believing this was the
foundation of democracy.
andragogy should produce
the following outcomes
1. Adults should acquire a mature
understanding of themselves — they
should accept and respect themselves
and always struggle to become better.
2. Adults should develop an attitude of
acceptance, love, and respect toward
others — they should learn to
challenge ideas without threatening
people.
continue
• Adults should develop a dynamic
attitude toward life — they should
accept that they are always changing
and look at every experience as an
opportunity to learn.
• Adults should learn to react to the
causes, not the symptoms, of behavior
— solutions to problems lie in their
causes, not their symptoms.
continue
• Adults should acquire the skills
necessary to achieve the potentials of
their personalities — every person is
capable of contributing to society and
has an obligation to develop his own
individual talents.
Designing the instructional
strategies
• Know your audience. While audience
analysis is always an important part of
the ID process, it is critical when
designing instruction for adults.
Because instruction must be relevant
to learner needs, be sure to take time to
understand the characteristics and
needs of the target population.
Designing the instructional
strategies
• Watch your tone. The language and
tone you use should not “talk down” in
a pedagogical manner. Instead,
acknowledge the professionalism and
expertise that your learners bring to the
table.
Designing the instructional
strategies
Keep them motivated. Learning must be
perceived to be of value to the adult
learner, and it must satisfy some
internal drive or need. Make clear
connections between learning activities
and the learner’s life. Make sure your
learners know why they need this
training and what benefits it will offer
them.
Designing the instructional
strategies
Respect their time. Adult learners usually
have a number of obligations that limit
the time available to them to pursue
learning. Workplace learning must not
place an undue burden or take learners
away from their jobs. Furthermore, to
be perceived as of value, learning must
teach skills the learner will use
immediately. Make your learning
objectives and strategies succinct and
Designing the instructional
strategies
• Let them practice. Give your learners
opportunities to practice what they
have learned, both individually and
collaboratively. Help them make the
connection between what they’ve
learning in your course and how they’ll
apply it on the job.
•
Three general learning
styles:
• Auditory learners listen carefully to all
sounds associated with the learning.
“Tell me,” is their motto. They will pay
close attention to the sound of your
voice and all of its subtle messages,
and they will actively participate in
discussions. You can best
communicate with them by speaking
clearly, asking questions, and using
phrases like, “How does that sound to
Visual learning style
• Visual learners rely on pictures. They
love graphs, diagrams, and
illustrations. “Show me,” is their motto.
They often sit in the front of the
classroom to avoid visual obstructions
and to watch you, the teacher.
Auditory learning style
• Auditory learners listen carefully to all
sounds associated with the learning.
“Tell me,” is their motto. They will pay
close attention to the sound of your
voice and all of its subtle messages,
and they will actively participate in
discussions. You can best
communicate with them by speaking
clearly, asking questions, and using
phrases like, “How does that sound to
you?”
Tactile or kinesthetic
• Tactile or kinesthetic learners need to
physically do something to understand
it. Their motto is “Let me do it.” They
trust their feelings and emotions about
what they’re learning and how you’re
teaching it. They want to actually touch
what they’re learning. They are the
ones who will get up and help you with
Tactile or kinesthetic
• role playing. You can best
communicate with them by involving
volunteers, allowing them to practice
what they’re learning, and using
phrases like, “How do you feel about
that?”
What is
Learning?
Average
Retention
Rates of
Instructional
Methods
Pedagogy vs
Andragogy
Characteristics
of
Learners
Challenges
re. Learning?
What is learning?
Lecture
(5%)
Reading
(10%)
Audiovisual (20%)
Demonstration (30%)
Discussion Group (50%)
Practice By Doing (75%)
Teach Others / Immediate Use of Learning (90%)
Bethel, Maine: National Training Laboratories (1960s)
Challenges of andragogical
instruction
• Too little time available
• Conflicting time pressures on
teachers and learners
• Lack of teacher observation
of learner’s work
• Lack of teacher interest learner’s
knowledge and reasoning
What do we need to
know about
adult learning?
Goals
for
Learning
How the
Brain
Works
Implications
for
Teaching
What is
Learning?
How to
Enhance
Learning
How Do We Understand
Learning Today?
• Humans actively create their knowledge
• Knowledge is not passively received
• Previous knowledge shapes new
knowledge
• New knowledge shapes subsequent
knowledge
(Joint Task Force on Student Learning, 1998, Powerful Partnerships:
A Shared Responsibility for Learning, http://www.aahe.org)
Teacher’s role
is a
FACILITATOR
Learning
based
on prior
knowledge
Active
learning
Is key
What is andragogy
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Thank you!
Tell me and I’ll forget;
Show me and I may remember;
Involve me and I’ll understand.
Chinese Proverb

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What is andragogy

  • 2. What Is Andragogy BY QAZI ABDUL GHAFOOR M.Phil (Education) Secondary School Teacher 0092-332-1764856
  • 3. Objectives • Explain the principles of adult learning and the differences between pedagogy and andragogy. • Skills for the Teacher of Adults • Designing the instructional strategies
  • 4. What Is Andragogy • Andragogy, pronounced an-druh- goh-jee, or -goj-ee, is the process of helping adults to learn. The word comes from the Greek andr, meaning man, and agogus, meaning leader.
  • 6. Five principals of andragogy 1. Adults understand why something is important to know or do. 2. They have the freedom to learn in their own way. 3. Learning is experiential. 4. The time is right for them to learn. 5. The process is positive and encouraging.
  • 7. Andragogy principals 1. Adults must want to learn They learn effectively only when they are free to direct their own learning and have a strong inner motivation to develop a new skill or acquire a particular type of knowledge. 2. Adults will learn only what they feel they need to learn Adults are practical in their approach to learning; they want to know, “How is this going to help me right now? - Is it relevant (Content, Connection and
  • 8. Andragogy principles 3 Adults learn by doing Children learn by doing, but active participation is more important among adults. 4 Adult learning focuses on problems and the problems must be realistic Children learn skills sequentially. Adults start with a problem and then work to find a solution. 5 Experience affects adult learning Adults have more experience than children. This can be an asset and a liability.
  • 9. Andragogy principles 6 Adults learn best in an informal situation .Children have to follow a curriculum. Often, adults learn by taking responsibility by the value and need of content they require to understand and the particular goals it will achieve, being in an inviting environment and having roles as an active participant in the learning process makes it efficient.
  • 10. Andragogy principles 7Adults want guidance Adults want information that will help them improve their situation or that of their children. They do not want to be told what to do. They want to choose options based on their individual needs.[3]
  • 11. Skills for the Teacher of Adults 1. Understand Andragogy 2. Plan Well 3. Manage Your Classroom 4. Inspire Your Students 5. Continue to Improve
  • 12. 1. Understand Andragogy 1. Adults understand why something is important to know or do. 2. They have the freedom to learn in their own way. 3. Learning is experiential. 4. The time is right for them to learn. 5. The process is positive and encouraging. •
  • 13. 2. Plan Well • You already know you can't go into the classroom without a plan. No teacher does. If you could use a little help with lesson planning
  • 14. 3. Manage Your Classroom • disturbance can happen in any classroom. Be prepared when they happen in yours. Adult students can be narrow-minded. How will you deal with the ones who step out of bounds?
  • 15. 4. Inspire Your Students • It's your job to inspire your students to learn. We all know that's easier said than done with some students. We'll try to help: • by Your Think • by Quotations • Inspire by your Creativity
  • 16. 5. Continue to Improve Every teacher I know is automatically want to improve continuously. I'm sure you're no different, so these are things you likely already know.
  • 17. Knowles is also famous for • encouraging the informal education of adults. He understood that many of our social problems stem from human relations and can be solved only through education–in the home, on the job, and anywhere else people gather. He wanted people to learn to cooperate with each other, believing this was the foundation of democracy.
  • 18. andragogy should produce the following outcomes 1. Adults should acquire a mature understanding of themselves — they should accept and respect themselves and always struggle to become better. 2. Adults should develop an attitude of acceptance, love, and respect toward others — they should learn to challenge ideas without threatening people.
  • 19. continue • Adults should develop a dynamic attitude toward life — they should accept that they are always changing and look at every experience as an opportunity to learn. • Adults should learn to react to the causes, not the symptoms, of behavior — solutions to problems lie in their causes, not their symptoms.
  • 20. continue • Adults should acquire the skills necessary to achieve the potentials of their personalities — every person is capable of contributing to society and has an obligation to develop his own individual talents.
  • 21. Designing the instructional strategies • Know your audience. While audience analysis is always an important part of the ID process, it is critical when designing instruction for adults. Because instruction must be relevant to learner needs, be sure to take time to understand the characteristics and needs of the target population.
  • 22. Designing the instructional strategies • Watch your tone. The language and tone you use should not “talk down” in a pedagogical manner. Instead, acknowledge the professionalism and expertise that your learners bring to the table.
  • 23. Designing the instructional strategies Keep them motivated. Learning must be perceived to be of value to the adult learner, and it must satisfy some internal drive or need. Make clear connections between learning activities and the learner’s life. Make sure your learners know why they need this training and what benefits it will offer them.
  • 24. Designing the instructional strategies Respect their time. Adult learners usually have a number of obligations that limit the time available to them to pursue learning. Workplace learning must not place an undue burden or take learners away from their jobs. Furthermore, to be perceived as of value, learning must teach skills the learner will use immediately. Make your learning objectives and strategies succinct and
  • 25. Designing the instructional strategies • Let them practice. Give your learners opportunities to practice what they have learned, both individually and collaboratively. Help them make the connection between what they’ve learning in your course and how they’ll apply it on the job. •
  • 26. Three general learning styles: • Auditory learners listen carefully to all sounds associated with the learning. “Tell me,” is their motto. They will pay close attention to the sound of your voice and all of its subtle messages, and they will actively participate in discussions. You can best communicate with them by speaking clearly, asking questions, and using phrases like, “How does that sound to
  • 27. Visual learning style • Visual learners rely on pictures. They love graphs, diagrams, and illustrations. “Show me,” is their motto. They often sit in the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions and to watch you, the teacher.
  • 28. Auditory learning style • Auditory learners listen carefully to all sounds associated with the learning. “Tell me,” is their motto. They will pay close attention to the sound of your voice and all of its subtle messages, and they will actively participate in discussions. You can best communicate with them by speaking clearly, asking questions, and using phrases like, “How does that sound to you?”
  • 29. Tactile or kinesthetic • Tactile or kinesthetic learners need to physically do something to understand it. Their motto is “Let me do it.” They trust their feelings and emotions about what they’re learning and how you’re teaching it. They want to actually touch what they’re learning. They are the ones who will get up and help you with
  • 30. Tactile or kinesthetic • role playing. You can best communicate with them by involving volunteers, allowing them to practice what they’re learning, and using phrases like, “How do you feel about that?”
  • 31. What is Learning? Average Retention Rates of Instructional Methods Pedagogy vs Andragogy Characteristics of Learners Challenges re. Learning?
  • 33. Lecture (5%) Reading (10%) Audiovisual (20%) Demonstration (30%) Discussion Group (50%) Practice By Doing (75%) Teach Others / Immediate Use of Learning (90%) Bethel, Maine: National Training Laboratories (1960s)
  • 34. Challenges of andragogical instruction • Too little time available • Conflicting time pressures on teachers and learners • Lack of teacher observation of learner’s work • Lack of teacher interest learner’s knowledge and reasoning
  • 35. What do we need to know about adult learning?
  • 37. How Do We Understand Learning Today? • Humans actively create their knowledge • Knowledge is not passively received • Previous knowledge shapes new knowledge • New knowledge shapes subsequent knowledge (Joint Task Force on Student Learning, 1998, Powerful Partnerships: A Shared Responsibility for Learning, http://www.aahe.org)
  • 38. Teacher’s role is a FACILITATOR Learning based on prior knowledge Active learning Is key
  • 41. Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may remember; Involve me and I’ll understand. Chinese Proverb

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