Adult Learning Theory
Increase Adult Retention using Andragogy
Lesson 1
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Objectives
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At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify two specific principles of andragogy
Apply andragogy to real world practice
Key Terms:
- Adult Learning Theory
- Andragogy
- Principles of Andragogy
Principles of Andragogy
Adult Learning Theory
Application to Instructional Design
Intro
Menu
References
Summative Assessment
Case Studies
Quick Check
Introduction
Think about it...
Think of a sub-par learning experience you have had while an adult. How did this experience make you feel? What could have made your experience better?
Activate Prior Knowledge
Question
What is the science of teaching called?
Psychology
Pedagogy
Audiology
Pedagogy
the art, science, or profession of teaching
Pedagogy
pais of a child
agogos leader
Andragogy?
the method and practice of teaching adult learners; adult education
Principles of Andragogy
Application to Instructional Design
Principles of Andragogy Review
Click on a principle to learn more about it and it's application in Instructional Desgin.
Self-concept
Prior learning experience
Self-directed learning
Readiness to learn
Goal-oriented
Case Study
Review
Relevancy-motivated
Application to Instructional Design
Self-Concept
Adults need to understand why before they engage in learning Shared control of the learning process - equal relationship
- How will learning be conducted?
- What will they be learning?
- Why is the learning important?
Instructional Designers Should:
- Get feedback from adult learners via a survey or other means
- Actively listen to their questions & slow release lessons (decrease support)
- Design learning materials, exams, and activities based upon the needs and wants of the adult learner
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Self-directed learning (respect)
Adults assume ownership of their own learning & make the choice of how they approach something newDoes not mean that ALL adults like to self-teach.
Instructional Designers Should:
- Create learning experiences that offer minimum instruction and maximum autonomy
- Have a support system to offer guidance and help, while still giving the tools and resources they need to learn on their own terms
- Treat adult learners as colleagues and respect their life experiences
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Prior learning experience
Building upon previous knowledge Can also cause biases which can create a natural tendency to resist new learning
Instructional Designers Should:
- Include a wide range of instructional design models and theories to appeal to varied experience levels and backgrounds
- Encourage students to share their experiences & solutions with the class
- Remove cognitive load barriers (for example, if a course is very content heavy, try to make it as technologically unchallenging as possible)
Click here to read more about cognitive load.
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Readiness to learn (adults are practical)
Something in their life causes them to need to learn something new - ex: new job or career change Includes life impediments to learning - ex: family and career
Instructional Designers Should:
- More hands on activities with practical applications
- Utilize social media and online collaboration tools to tie learning to social development.
- Create activities that encourage adult learners to use sites like LinkedIn and Google Plus as invaluable tools. This can help them to not only build their social network, but collaborate with those who share the same interests.
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Goal-oriented
Adults prefer a problem solving orientation to learning using a real-world context
Instructional Designers Should:
- Emphasize how the subject matter is going to solve problems that an adult learner regularly encounters.
- Use case studies
- Offer real-world experience and scenarios
- Give adult learners the opportunity to absorb information, rather than memorizing it.
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Relevancy-oriented
Adults tend to be more motivated to learn by things that help them solve real world problems or help their lives in some way More intrinsically motivated & want to enjoy the learning process
Instructional Designers Should:
- There must be a valid reason behind every course, module, or educational activity.
- If not, they will question the validity of the course, given that they don't see any real need for acquiring the new knowledge or skills.
- Ask them what they expect to learn in the activity - scaffold for those with more knowledge & options
Case Study
Review
Menu
Quick Check
Principles of Andragogy
Start
Review
Question 1/4
Building community through social media and communication tools appeals to which principle of andragogy?
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Goal-oriented
Readiness to learn
Prior learning experience
Readiness to learn
Utilize social media and online collaboration tools to tie learning to social development.
Review
Question 2/4
Clearly defining reasoning behind an exercise, such as a collaborative group activity building teamwork and communication skills, appeals to which principle of andragogy?
Prior learning experience
Relevancy-oriented
Readiness to learn
Relevancy-oriented
Motivate adults to learn by offering them a reason for every activity, assessment, or module they'll need to complete
Review
Question 3/4
Ensuring that lessons and activities use real world scenarios appeals to what principle of andragogy?
Goal-oriented
Self-concept
Readiness to learn
Goal-Oriented
Emphasize how the subject matter is going to help them solve problems immediately by offering real world examples and scenarios.
Review
Question 4/4
Asking for feedback from the adult learners appeals to which principle of andragogy?
Relevancy-oriented
Self-concept
Prior learning experience
Self-concept
Design learning materials, exams, and activities based upon the needs and wants of the adult learner
Self Evaluation
Answer the following question based on the previous activity: how did you do on the review?
Awesome!
Ok.
Good try! Go back and do some practice before moving on.
Not Great.
Move onto the next activity.
That's ok! Return to the lesson.
Apply Your Knowledge
Case Studies
Start
case study 1
Read the case study and determine what principles of andragogy could be used to make this situation better for the adult learners involved. A large cyber school has an end of the year, in-person professional development day requirement. Teachers and staff drive from all over the state to sit in a large room together and have a longer version of the same meeting they have every Monday at lunch. The day involves celebrating each and every of the 700+ individuals by reading lists of names on a PowerPoint. The day also involves break-out sessions with the different departments where they play trivia games. This day usually falls on the same day that end of the year grades are due, so teachers have one less day to work on grading. There is no real time to work together or any real learning that happens. Most of the teachers leave the professional development complaining of a wasted day.
Question to answer:
What are two ways the leaders of this school can use andragogy to make this professional development more meaningful to the teachers and staff?
Think about your answer, then when you are ready click on the resolution button to see suggested answers.
Resolution
case study resolution
How can leadership use andragogy make the professional development day more meaningful?
- Readiness to learn: leadership should be understanding that this job usually offers a specific type of lifestyle while working from home, and now they are rocking to boat asking people to come in (perhaps provide child care or an online option for extreme circumstances); encourage collaboration among groups
- Goal-oriented: offer opportunities for groups to problem-solve together (maybe an escape room?)
- Relevancy-oriented: make the objectives of the day clear - what is the reasoning behind what we are doing today?
- Self-concept: get feedback from the teachers and staff about how to best utilize their time on that day & design learning materials around their needs and wants (have the meeting on a day after grades are due; give opportunities to work together with their teams; schedule a keynote speaker); make it clear WHY this day is important (what do we get out of this that we don't get out of an online meeting?)
- Self-directed learning: create experiences that maximize autonomy (opportunities to trouble shoot school/department issues in small groups; making plans for next year)
- Prior learning experience: choose a professional development direction for the year and capitalize on the time together toward a single goal
I did awesome!
Take me to the summative exam.
I could use some more practice.
Take me to another case study.
se
case study 2
Read the case study and determine what principles of andragogy could be used to make this situation better for the adult learners involved. A professor teaches a six-week required online course for a masters degree program. The class requires the student to learn a large amount of new information. The class includes quizzes and tests in addition to projects and discussions. Each assessment requires the student to open several documents housed in several different locations within the class format. The professor wants to ensure to answer all questions so they schedule a weekly Zoom meeting for students to come and discuss issues; however, the Zoom meeting is canceled each week for one reason or another. The professor has been receiving consistantly worse reviews after each session.
Question to answer:
What are two ways the professor can use andragogy to make this course more accessible to adult learners?
Think about your answer, then when you are ready click on the resolution button to see suggested answers.
Resolution
case study resolution
How can the professor use andragogy make their online class more accessible to adult learners?
- Readiness to learn: create a question and answer discussion board for students to ask and answer each other's questions in addition to professor input
- Goal-oriented: offer real-world scenarios to for students to apply their learning immediately so the concepts don't seem so abstract
- Relevancy oriented: make the objectives clear - what is the reasoning behind the assessments?
- Self-concept: the professor should design learning activities and material around the needs of the learner - they probably don't need all of those different type of assessments in the short amount of time allotted
- Self-directed learning: open up opportunities for individual meetings with students based on their schedules
- Prior learning experience: remove cognitive load barriers by streamlining instructions for the assessments into one document or location
Next
Next Case Study
Skip to summative
Self Evaluation
Answer the following question based on the previous activity: how did you do on the case studies?
Awesome!
Ok.
Good try! Go back and do some practice before moving on.
Not Great.
Move onto the summative assessment.
That's ok! Return to the lesson.
Summative Assessment
Start
Summative
RUBRIC
You will have two options for the summative assessment. For the first option, you will be provided a case study. You then must identify two principles of andragogy and explain how each might help the situation. For option two, you will provide a situation from your own life, then identify two principles of andragogy and explain how each might help the situation. You can expect a grade back from your assessment within a week. Good luck!
TAKE THE ASSESSMENT
Need the assessment case study to be read out loud? Click here!
Summary
Check out these 17 Tips to Motivate Adult Learners to apply andragogy at your own work place.
congratulations
4, 8
You have completed the learning activities
What knowledgehave you acquired?
- Identify two specific examples of principles of andragogy.
- Watched a video on adult learning theory & andragogy
- Explored applications of andragogy to instructional design
- Apply andragogy to real world practice
- Practiced applying principles of andragogy to real world experiences using case studies
- Finished with a summative exam
Finish the lesson!
Good job
Lesson 1 completed!
Lesson 2 will focus on Transformational Learning.
References
Menu
Referneces
Adult learning theories every instructional designer must know. (2017). Adult Education Infographics. https://tinyurl.com/adulteducationinfographics
Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C., & Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: Seven research-based principles for smart teaching. John Wiley & Sons.
Bryson, J. D. (2013). Engaging adult learners: philosophy, principles and practices. PBI.
Catio23. Robert Gagne [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgDcUnObLqI
Chao, Jr. R. Y. (2009). Understanding the adult learners’ motivation and barriers to learning. European Society for Research on the Education of Adults, 905-915.
Eberly Center. (2022). Design & teach a course: Align assessments with objectives. Carnegie Mellon University. https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/assessments.html
Hogue, R. J. (2020). Principles of andragogy [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgNeWsbKDUY&lc=UgzXa2fEWuE0b00xnmN4AaABAg
Pappas, C. (2013). 17 tips to motivate adult learners. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners
Referneces
Pappas, C. (2014). 9 tips to apply adult learning theory to eLearning. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/9-tips-apply-adult-learning-theory-to-elearning
Pedagogue (n.) Online Etymology Dictionary. https://www.etymonline.com/word/pedagogue
Saaris, N. (2016). Effective feedback for deeper learning. Actively Learn. https://www.activelylearn.com/post/effective-feedback-for-deeper-learning Sharifi, M., Soleimani, H., & Jafarigohar, M. (2016). E-portfolio evaluation and vocabulary learning: Moving from pedagogy to andragogy. British Journal of Educational Technology, (6)48. 1441-1450.
Smith, C. (2014). The Six Adult Learning Principles. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFoRswhOmmLuxS8TdaQmrw
UDL and assessment. http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/assessment_udl
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design [Expanded 2nd Edition]. ASCD.
Yee, K. Interactive techniques. Creative Commons.
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Adult Learning Theory
Increase Adult Retention using Andragogy
Lesson 1
Start
Objectives
Find audio options on each page
At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify two specific principles of andragogy
Apply andragogy to real world practice
Key Terms:
Principles of Andragogy
Adult Learning Theory
Application to Instructional Design
Intro
Menu
References
Summative Assessment
Case Studies
Quick Check
Introduction
Think about it...
Think of a sub-par learning experience you have had while an adult. How did this experience make you feel? What could have made your experience better?
Activate Prior Knowledge
Question
What is the science of teaching called?
Psychology
Pedagogy
Audiology
Pedagogy
the art, science, or profession of teaching
Pedagogy
pais of a child
agogos leader
Andragogy?
the method and practice of teaching adult learners; adult education
Principles of Andragogy
Application to Instructional Design
Principles of Andragogy Review
Click on a principle to learn more about it and it's application in Instructional Desgin.
Self-concept
Prior learning experience
Self-directed learning
Readiness to learn
Goal-oriented
Case Study
Review
Relevancy-motivated
Application to Instructional Design
Self-Concept
Adults need to understand why before they engage in learning Shared control of the learning process - equal relationship
Instructional Designers Should:
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Self-directed learning (respect)
Adults assume ownership of their own learning & make the choice of how they approach something newDoes not mean that ALL adults like to self-teach.
Instructional Designers Should:
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Prior learning experience
Building upon previous knowledge Can also cause biases which can create a natural tendency to resist new learning
Instructional Designers Should:
Click here to read more about cognitive load.
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Readiness to learn (adults are practical)
Something in their life causes them to need to learn something new - ex: new job or career change Includes life impediments to learning - ex: family and career
Instructional Designers Should:
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Goal-oriented
Adults prefer a problem solving orientation to learning using a real-world context
Instructional Designers Should:
Case Study
Review
Menu
Application to Instructional Design
Relevancy-oriented
Adults tend to be more motivated to learn by things that help them solve real world problems or help their lives in some way More intrinsically motivated & want to enjoy the learning process
Instructional Designers Should:
Case Study
Review
Menu
Quick Check
Principles of Andragogy
Start
Review
Question 1/4
Building community through social media and communication tools appeals to which principle of andragogy?
8, 9
Goal-oriented
Readiness to learn
Prior learning experience
Readiness to learn
Utilize social media and online collaboration tools to tie learning to social development.
Review
Question 2/4
Clearly defining reasoning behind an exercise, such as a collaborative group activity building teamwork and communication skills, appeals to which principle of andragogy?
Prior learning experience
Relevancy-oriented
Readiness to learn
Relevancy-oriented
Motivate adults to learn by offering them a reason for every activity, assessment, or module they'll need to complete
Review
Question 3/4
Ensuring that lessons and activities use real world scenarios appeals to what principle of andragogy?
Goal-oriented
Self-concept
Readiness to learn
Goal-Oriented
Emphasize how the subject matter is going to help them solve problems immediately by offering real world examples and scenarios.
Review
Question 4/4
Asking for feedback from the adult learners appeals to which principle of andragogy?
Relevancy-oriented
Self-concept
Prior learning experience
Self-concept
Design learning materials, exams, and activities based upon the needs and wants of the adult learner
Self Evaluation
Answer the following question based on the previous activity: how did you do on the review?
Awesome!
Ok.
Good try! Go back and do some practice before moving on.
Not Great.
Move onto the next activity.
That's ok! Return to the lesson.
Apply Your Knowledge
Case Studies
Start
case study 1
Read the case study and determine what principles of andragogy could be used to make this situation better for the adult learners involved. A large cyber school has an end of the year, in-person professional development day requirement. Teachers and staff drive from all over the state to sit in a large room together and have a longer version of the same meeting they have every Monday at lunch. The day involves celebrating each and every of the 700+ individuals by reading lists of names on a PowerPoint. The day also involves break-out sessions with the different departments where they play trivia games. This day usually falls on the same day that end of the year grades are due, so teachers have one less day to work on grading. There is no real time to work together or any real learning that happens. Most of the teachers leave the professional development complaining of a wasted day.
Question to answer:
What are two ways the leaders of this school can use andragogy to make this professional development more meaningful to the teachers and staff?
Think about your answer, then when you are ready click on the resolution button to see suggested answers.
Resolution
case study resolution
How can leadership use andragogy make the professional development day more meaningful?
I did awesome!
Take me to the summative exam.
I could use some more practice.
Take me to another case study.
se
case study 2
Read the case study and determine what principles of andragogy could be used to make this situation better for the adult learners involved. A professor teaches a six-week required online course for a masters degree program. The class requires the student to learn a large amount of new information. The class includes quizzes and tests in addition to projects and discussions. Each assessment requires the student to open several documents housed in several different locations within the class format. The professor wants to ensure to answer all questions so they schedule a weekly Zoom meeting for students to come and discuss issues; however, the Zoom meeting is canceled each week for one reason or another. The professor has been receiving consistantly worse reviews after each session.
Question to answer:
What are two ways the professor can use andragogy to make this course more accessible to adult learners?
Think about your answer, then when you are ready click on the resolution button to see suggested answers.
Resolution
case study resolution
How can the professor use andragogy make their online class more accessible to adult learners?
Next
Next Case Study
Skip to summative
Self Evaluation
Answer the following question based on the previous activity: how did you do on the case studies?
Awesome!
Ok.
Good try! Go back and do some practice before moving on.
Not Great.
Move onto the summative assessment.
That's ok! Return to the lesson.
Summative Assessment
Start
Summative
RUBRIC
You will have two options for the summative assessment. For the first option, you will be provided a case study. You then must identify two principles of andragogy and explain how each might help the situation. For option two, you will provide a situation from your own life, then identify two principles of andragogy and explain how each might help the situation. You can expect a grade back from your assessment within a week. Good luck!
TAKE THE ASSESSMENT
Need the assessment case study to be read out loud? Click here!
Summary
Check out these 17 Tips to Motivate Adult Learners to apply andragogy at your own work place.
congratulations
4, 8
You have completed the learning activities
What knowledgehave you acquired?
Finish the lesson!
Good job
Lesson 1 completed!
Lesson 2 will focus on Transformational Learning.
References
Menu
Referneces
Adult learning theories every instructional designer must know. (2017). Adult Education Infographics. https://tinyurl.com/adulteducationinfographics Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C., & Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: Seven research-based principles for smart teaching. John Wiley & Sons. Bryson, J. D. (2013). Engaging adult learners: philosophy, principles and practices. PBI. Catio23. Robert Gagne [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgDcUnObLqI Chao, Jr. R. Y. (2009). Understanding the adult learners’ motivation and barriers to learning. European Society for Research on the Education of Adults, 905-915. Eberly Center. (2022). Design & teach a course: Align assessments with objectives. Carnegie Mellon University. https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/assessments.html Hogue, R. J. (2020). Principles of andragogy [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgNeWsbKDUY&lc=UgzXa2fEWuE0b00xnmN4AaABAg Pappas, C. (2013). 17 tips to motivate adult learners. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners
Referneces
Pappas, C. (2014). 9 tips to apply adult learning theory to eLearning. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/9-tips-apply-adult-learning-theory-to-elearning Pedagogue (n.) Online Etymology Dictionary. https://www.etymonline.com/word/pedagogue Saaris, N. (2016). Effective feedback for deeper learning. Actively Learn. https://www.activelylearn.com/post/effective-feedback-for-deeper-learning Sharifi, M., Soleimani, H., & Jafarigohar, M. (2016). E-portfolio evaluation and vocabulary learning: Moving from pedagogy to andragogy. British Journal of Educational Technology, (6)48. 1441-1450. Smith, C. (2014). The Six Adult Learning Principles. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFoRswhOmmLuxS8TdaQmrw UDL and assessment. http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/assessment_udl Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design [Expanded 2nd Edition]. ASCD. Yee, K. Interactive techniques. Creative Commons.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
4, 11, 14
oh, oh!
This answer is not correct...
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