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The Adult Learning Theory of Malcolm Knowles
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
• Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
(1913 – 1997) was an
American educator well
known for the use of the
term Andragogy as
synonymous to the adult
education.
• According Malcolm
Knowles, andragogy is the
art and science of adult
learning, thus andragogy
refers to any form of adult
learning. (Kearsley, 2010).
The Term “Andragogy”
• The term andragogy can be
supposedly equivalent to
the term pedagogy.
Andragogy in Greek means
the man-leading in
comparison to pedagogy,
which in Greek means
child-leading.
• However, it should be
noticed that the term
pedagogy is used since the
Ancient Greek times while
Alexander Kapp, a German
educator, originally used the
term andragogy in 1833.
Knowles’ 5 Assumptions Of Adult Learners
Self-Concept
• As a person
matures his/her
self concept
moves from one
of being a
dependent
personality
toward one of
being a self-
directed human
being
Adult Learner
Experience
• As a person
matures he/she
accumulates a
growing
reservoir of
experience that
becomes an
increasing
resource for
learning
Readiness to
Learn
• As a person
matures his/her
readiness to
learn becomes
oriented
increasingly to
the
developmental
task of his/her
social roles
Orientation to
Learning
• As a personal
matures his/her
time
perspectives
changes from
one of
postponed
application of
knowledge to
immediacy of
application, and
accordingly
his/her
orientation
toward learning
shifts from one
of subject-
centeredness to
one of problem
centeredness
Motivation to
Learn
• As a person
mature the
motivation to
learn is internal
Application of Andragogy in Personal
Computer Training
Knowles (1984) provide an example of applying andragogy principles to the
design of personal computer training:
1 There is a need to explain the reasons specific things are being taught
(e.g., certain commands, functions, operations, etc.)
2 Instruction should be task-oriented instead of memorization -- learning
activities should be in the context of common tasks to be performed by the
others.
3 Instruction should take into account the wide range of different
backgrounds of learners; learning materials and activities should allow for
different levels/types of previous experience with computers.
4 Since adults are self-directed, instruction should allow learners to discover
things and knowledge for themselves without depending people, will be
provided guidance and help when mistakes are made.
Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy
• Adults are most
interested in
learning subjects
that have immediate
and impact to their
job or personal life
• Adult learning is
problem-centered
rather than
content-oriented
• Experience
including mistakes
provides the basis
for the learning
activities
• Adults need to be
involved in the
planning and
evaluation of their
instruction
1. Involved
Adult
Learners
2. Adult
Learners’
Experience
3. Relevance
& Impact to
Learners’
Lives
4. Problem-
Centered
References
• Knowles, M. S. (1950) Informal Adult Education, New York:
Association Press. Guide for educators based on the writer’s
experience as a programme organizer in the YMCA.
• Knowles, M. S. (1962) A History of the Adult Education
Movement in the USA, New York: Krieger. A revised edition
was published in 1977.
• Knowles, M. (1975). Self-Directed Learning. Chicago: Follet.
• Knowles, M. (1984). The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species
(3rd Ed.). Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing.
• Knowles, M. (1984). Andragogy in Action. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
• Kearsley, G. (2010). Andragogy (M.Knowles). The theory Into
practice database. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org
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The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles

  • 1. The Adult Learning Theory of Malcolm Knowles
  • 2. Malcolm Shepherd Knowles • Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (1913 – 1997) was an American educator well known for the use of the term Andragogy as synonymous to the adult education. • According Malcolm Knowles, andragogy is the art and science of adult learning, thus andragogy refers to any form of adult learning. (Kearsley, 2010).
  • 3. The Term “Andragogy” • The term andragogy can be supposedly equivalent to the term pedagogy. Andragogy in Greek means the man-leading in comparison to pedagogy, which in Greek means child-leading. • However, it should be noticed that the term pedagogy is used since the Ancient Greek times while Alexander Kapp, a German educator, originally used the term andragogy in 1833.
  • 4. Knowles’ 5 Assumptions Of Adult Learners Self-Concept • As a person matures his/her self concept moves from one of being a dependent personality toward one of being a self- directed human being Adult Learner Experience • As a person matures he/she accumulates a growing reservoir of experience that becomes an increasing resource for learning Readiness to Learn • As a person matures his/her readiness to learn becomes oriented increasingly to the developmental task of his/her social roles Orientation to Learning • As a personal matures his/her time perspectives changes from one of postponed application of knowledge to immediacy of application, and accordingly his/her orientation toward learning shifts from one of subject- centeredness to one of problem centeredness Motivation to Learn • As a person mature the motivation to learn is internal
  • 5. Application of Andragogy in Personal Computer Training Knowles (1984) provide an example of applying andragogy principles to the design of personal computer training: 1 There is a need to explain the reasons specific things are being taught (e.g., certain commands, functions, operations, etc.) 2 Instruction should be task-oriented instead of memorization -- learning activities should be in the context of common tasks to be performed by the others. 3 Instruction should take into account the wide range of different backgrounds of learners; learning materials and activities should allow for different levels/types of previous experience with computers. 4 Since adults are self-directed, instruction should allow learners to discover things and knowledge for themselves without depending people, will be provided guidance and help when mistakes are made.
  • 6. Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy • Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate and impact to their job or personal life • Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented • Experience including mistakes provides the basis for the learning activities • Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction 1. Involved Adult Learners 2. Adult Learners’ Experience 3. Relevance & Impact to Learners’ Lives 4. Problem- Centered
  • 7. References • Knowles, M. S. (1950) Informal Adult Education, New York: Association Press. Guide for educators based on the writer’s experience as a programme organizer in the YMCA. • Knowles, M. S. (1962) A History of the Adult Education Movement in the USA, New York: Krieger. A revised edition was published in 1977. • Knowles, M. (1975). Self-Directed Learning. Chicago: Follet. • Knowles, M. (1984). The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species (3rd Ed.). Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing. • Knowles, M. (1984). Andragogy in Action. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. • Kearsley, G. (2010). Andragogy (M.Knowles). The theory Into practice database. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org