The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles
Read about Knowles theory on adult learners
The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles
Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy
Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy
In 1984, Knowles suggested 4 principles that are applied to adult learning:
- Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction.
- Experience (including mistakes) provides the basis for the learning activities
- Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate relevance and impact to their job or personal life.
- Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented. (Kearsley, 2010)