EDT 8150
FINAL PRESENTATION: why andragogy?
SMART LEarning objectives
Learning Objectives for Final Presentation
Upon completion of this content you should be able to:
Upon completion of this content you should be able to:
- Define the six assumptions of Andragogy
- Describe the benefits of using this model
- Discuss opportunities within our current New Hire model
- Discuss the next steps in getting better
Description of andragogy
The theory of Andragogy can be described as the methods or techniques used to teach adults. Not to be confused with its counterpart, Pedagogy, Andragogy’s primary focus is on the learner and their reasons for wanting/needing to learn (Knowles, Holton, & Swanson, 2015). This focus is best explained by reviewing the six assumptions associated with the Andragogical method. These assumptions explain what the facilitator needs to consider when leading a learning event for adults and what the course creator needs to consider when developing a learning event for adults. While these assumptions do not explain every subtle nuance one may encounter when working with adults, they do lay the foundation for a successful learning event. The six assumptions are:
- The learners’ need to know—Adult learners need to know why they should learn the content (Knowles et al., 2015). When an adult learner understands why s/he needs to know the information, s/he will expend significant energy toward the goal of mastering the topic (Knowles et al., 2015).
- The learners’ self-concept—Adult learners need to feel as though they have a choice and are in control and directing their learning (Knowles et al., 2015). This is why it is important that you develop a clear sense of cooperation between the facilitator and student when designing curriculum in the very beginning.
- The role of the learners’ experiences—Experiences not only impart knowledge, they also shape ones understanding of that knowledge (Knowles et al., 2015). Utilizing the learners experiences can help improve the effectiveness of a course by allowing the facilitator and learners to learn from the experience (Knowles et al., 2015).
- The learners’ readiness to learn—In order to effectively learn, learners need to be ready to learn (Knowles et al., 2015). This is very important when developing curriculum that spans over several different weeks/months, and even more so for curriculum that spans longer periods.
- The learners’ orientation to learning—Adults are orientated to learning new information based on the reason why they need the information (Knowles et al., 2015). One way to do this is to engage the learners in a discussion asking them how they will use this information at the end of a lesson. This will ensure that they are able to easily understand how the information they just learned could be used.
- The learners’ motivation—While many adult learners can be motivated by external factors, the most effective form of motivation comes from within the learner (Knowles et al., 2015). It is important that when creating curriculum you develop ways to help motivate the learners both internally and externally (Knowles et al., 2015).
Description of andragogy in practice
For my final video I will be using an Andragogical approach. I will be creating a video to explain the Andragogical approach to course creation. I will begin by explaining why the information is important. This will help to address assumption one, “The learners’ need to know.” Once the need has been addressed, I will talk about the benefits of addressing each of the six assumptions outlined above and how they will benefit Learning and Development professionals in course creation. This will provide the learner with understanding of why the information is important for them and satisfy assumption five, “The learners’ orientation to learning.” Throughout the video, I plan to ask the learner to reflect on his/her own experiences as they relate to being a student. This will help to address the learners experiences and address assumption three, “The role of the learners’ experiences.” Finally, I will close with a Benjamin Franklin quote, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Please review the video below as I explain my approach to creating the Final video.
Please review the video below as I explain my approach to creating the Final video.
Final presentation with Embedded YouTube video
The video below is an overview of the Andragogical Model and a discussion of how it can be used in designing New Hire course curriculum at the Care Center.
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References
Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2015). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (8th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.