Andragogy Presented By

IMRON A HAKIMDepartment of out OF SCHOOL educationFaculty of teacher training and education

Sriwijaya University

OVERVIEWObjectives of SessionThe meaning AndragogyWhy Adults LearnCharacteristics Of Adult Learner

ANDRAGOGY

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Objectives Apply the meaning of adult learningIdentify why adult learnIdentify of Characteristics of Adult

LearnerDescribe the principles of adult learning

the meaning of AndragogyThe term andragogy is based on the

Greek work aner (with the stem andr-) meaning ‘man not boy’ (Plato’s idea that adults continue to learn)

Malcolm Knowles (1970) defines andragogy as the art and science of helping adults learn in contrast with pedagogy, which concerns helping children learn

The term Andragogy as synonymous to the adult education

Meaning Pedagogue (Pedagogy)Pedagogue is defined as “a schoolteacher.

One who instructs in a pedantic or dogmatic manner”. In the pedagogic model, teachers assume responsibility for making decisions about what is learned, and how and when something will be learned.

Why adult learnSocial relationships. External expectations.Social welfare.Personal advancement.Escape/Stimulation.Cognitive interest

Characteristics of Adult Learner