Author: deila taylor
Andragogy for learners and instructors
Adults continue to learn throughout their lifetime, either by choice or by necessity. Instructors in colleges and workplaces should consider a different methodology of teaching than that used with youth. (Knowles, 2005)...
Read MoreTraditional learning not working in this class
The traditional learning situation does not always provide a rich learning experience for adults. This was true for a class in which I was asked to participate, on Sunday at the church I attend. The class is intended to help...
Read MoreAndragogy reflection, a hypothetical experience
Knowles, Holton, and Swanson (2005) contend that traditional learning does not always meet the needs of the adult learner, because it fails to address the six assumptions: self-directing, experience, social role,...
Read MoreAdult learning v.s. traditional learning
Comfortable Seating, Learning Resource Centre, Edge Hill University (Photo credit: jisc_infonet)The adult learning environment has undergone changes with the introduction of Knowles concepts of learning. (Knowles, 2005)This...
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