Adult Learning Theory

Malcom Knowels popularized the concept of adragogy in 1980. He says adult learners are different from children in many ways.

Andragogy is the “art and science of helping adults learn” and Knowles contrasted it with pedagogy, which is the art and science of helping children learn.

to know the why

internal motivation

to know how learning will help them

to use prior knowledge and experience

to be in charge of their learning

task-oriented learning that aligns with their current work.

Address their why, their purpose

Set tangible goals relative to current work

Review information regularly and check in for guidance and support

Find experiences to help facilitate learning

Transformative Learning

Self-Directed Learning

Experiential Learning

Project Based Learning