Understanding Adult Learning Theories

Understanding Adult Learning Theories

Paula Macdonald Grand Canyon University EDU-537 - Leadership and Instructional Coaching Dr. Martin July 26, 2023

index

Andragogy Theory

Andragogy Principles

How the principles apply to instructional coaching and teaching strategies

Andragogical strategies

Differences between Andragogy and Pedagogy

References

Malcom Knowles and the Andragogy Theory

The Andragogy Theory consists in the art and science of adult learning (Conaway & Zorn-Arnold, 2015). Malcom Knowles can be recognized as the educator that furthered the theory and study of andragogy as well as developed the six principles of andragogy.

Principles of Andragogy

Experience

Orientation to learning

Need to know

Self-directedness

Readiness to learn

Intrinsic motivations

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Principles of Andragogy

and how they apply to instructional coaching

Orientation to learning

Experience

Need to know

Intrinsic Motivation

Readiness to learn

Self-directness

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aNDRAGOGY VS PEDAGOGY

• Andragogy: andras (man) + ago (guide)
• adult-focused teaching approach
• self-directed learners and do not depend on the teacher
• Experience is used as a learning resource
• Learning is problem centered
• Need to know why they are learning something
• Intrinsic motivators (self-steem, self-development, etc.)

• Pedadogy: paidi (child) + ago (guide)
• child-focused teaching approach
• are not self-directed learners and therefore, they depend of their teacher
• Limited experience; therefore, it does not serve as learning resource
• Learning is subject centered
• They are told what to learn
• Extrinsic motivators (good grades, rewards, etc)

(Pappas, 2015)

andragogical strategies

Roleplay/Scenario Based Learning Creating roleplay scenarios where teachers must problem solve makes them relate the lesson to real-life situations and gives the instructional coach the opportunity to ask questions to further challenge the adult learner on how to solve the problem and apply what they are learning to their classroom (Storm, 2023)

Project-Based Learning Project-based leaning is a model that educators can employ with their adult learners to encourage them to partcipate more creatively in the learning process since it avoids the monotony of the lecture style (Tulazizah, 2023).

references

• Bouchrika, I. (2023, June 27). The Andragogy Approach: Knowles' adult learning theory principles. Research.com https://research.com/education/the-andragogy-approach

• Conaway, W., & Zorn-Arnold, B. (2015). The Keys to Online Learning for Adults. Distance Learning, 12(4), 37-42.

• Pappas, C. (2023, June 12). 17 tips to motivate adult learners. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners

• Pappas, C. (2021, May 12). Pedagogy vs Andragogy in Elearning: Can you tell the difference?. eLearning Industry. http://elearningindustry.com/pedagogy-vs-andragogy-in-learning-can-you-tell-the-difference

• Steele, C. (2023, June 22). An essential guide to andragogy for learning businesses. Leading Learning. https://www.leadinglearning.com/guide-to-andragogy/

• Storm, A. (2023, June 21). Principles of andragogy: Theory, examples, and implementation. Thinkific. https://www.thinkific.com/blog/principles-andragogy/#how-toapply

• Tulazizah, Z. (2023, February 4). Project Based Learning with an ANDRAGOGICAL approach in equality ... International Journal Of Humanities Education And Social Sciences. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369929692_Project_Based_Learning_with_an_Andragogical_Approach_in_Equality_Education_Package_C_a_Review