ADULT LEARNING

PRESENTERMs. NEETHU ROSE JOHN

MSc 1ST YRNIMHANS

DEFINITION“Adult education are activities intentionally

designed for the purpose of bringing about learning among those whose age, social roles or self perception define them as adults.”

(Merriam & Brockett 1997)

PEDAGOGY ANDRAGOGY MALCOLM KNOWLES- FATHER OF

ANDRAGOGY

IMPORTANCE AND NEEDS New hope for illiterate Wider intellectual horizon Broaden the political horizon Cultural tone of the community Train in co- operate living Continuing education

PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNING Adults are internally motivated and self-

directed - facilitate Adults bring life experiences and

knowledge to learning experiences - find out about the student - assist them to draw those experiences - facilitate reflective learning

opportunities

PRINCIPLES contd… Adults are goal oriented - provide meaningful learning

experiences - provide real case studies - ask questions that motivate

PRINCIPLES contd… Adults are relevancy oriented Adults are practical Adult learners like to be respected - acknowledging experience - consider as colleagues

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING NEEDS

Identify previous knowledge and skills identify the skills that needs

development Outline and define expectations and goals Establish the need and demand for the

course you have in mind Identify the content that best suits the

student needs

Contd…. Determine what skill set and knowledge

base is required for the tutor. Cost benefit analysis

STEPS IN LEARNING NEEDS ANALYSIS

design

conduct

analyse

STEP-1: DESIGN Assess the current situation Define the problem- what gap exist? Determine if there is a need for learning Evaluate existing training Assess the possible learning solutions Ascertain information about logistical

constraints

STEP-2: CONDUCT Interviews Focus group Questionnaires Observation Action research

STEP-3: ANALYSE What topics/issues can be prioritized? Which, if any, elements are common to all

responses? Are there any inconsistencies in the

responses? Fit between emerging trends and learning

provider

PRIORITIES IN ADULT LEARNING Faculty Other students Field of study Learning environment Support services

PRIORITIES IN ADULT LEARNING contd….

Community Cost and aid Industry involvement Standards of academic excellence Amenities

TEACHING METHODS Scaffolding - task is identified - facilitator determined

structure/scaffold - achievement of the task - next task is set and scaffolded again - students can begin to learn on their

own

Praxis - learning by doing Constructivism - act on new information with their new

knowledge - resolve discrepancies

Spaced lecture - pausing during the lecture(2-3mts) - review the material - summarize it in students words Websites Groupwork Communication

RESOURCES OF ADULT LEARNING Counsel on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher

Education (ANTSHE) Non-Traditional Student Organizations (by state) American Association for Adult and Continuing

Education California Advocates for Re-Entry Education (CARE)

RESOURCES contd… Financial Material manpower

PROBLEMS IN ANDRAGOGY Non- co-operation of adults  Problem of attendance Problem of social education workers Problem of equipment  Problem of social backwardness Problems of suitable literature Problem of finance