ANDRAGOGY The definition and the principles What does

ANDRAGOGY The definition and the principles

What does Andragogy mean?

What does Andragogy mean? �Andragogy are teaching strategies developed for adult learners.

What does Andragogy mean? �Andragogy are teaching strategies developed for adult learners. � “Art and science to teaching adults to learn"

What does Andragogy mean? �Andragogy are teaching strategies developed for adult learners. � “Art and science to teaching adults to learn” �The term andragogy could be used relating to all types of theories, for reflection, analysis, training, in personoriented programs as well as human resource development.

Principles of Andragogy:

Principles of Andragogy �the need to know: Adults want to know the content of the lessons.

Principles of Andragogy �the learners’ self-concept: Adults have self-consciousness and self esteem. They expect respect to their values.

Principles of Andragogy �the role of the learners’ experiences: Unlike pupils, adults have rich life experiences. Allow them to express their experiences as examples.

Principles of Andragogy �readiness to learn: Adults are ready to learn. They come to the classroom for a specific purpose.

Principles of Andragogy �orientation to learning: Adults easily consider the practical use of the subjects they learn in the classroom.

Principles of Andragogy �motivation: Adults may have many real motivations such as promotions, rise in wages, opportunuties to find beter jobs, etc.

Conclusion:

Instruction for adults needs to focus more on the process and less on the content being taught.

Strategies such as case studies, role playing, simulations, and selfevaluation are most useful.

Instructors adopt a role of facilitator or resource rather than lecturer or grader.

Prepared by: Aydin MARAMUROGLU Levent USLU At Turgutlu İlçe MEB