Andragogy (Adult Learning)

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Published 2010-05-17

A short video from the PC3 team focusing on Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy or adult learning. This video is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

All Comments (21)

@jerryreed2050 2 years ago

1. Need to Know 1:23 2. Self Concept 1:57 3. Experience 2:35 4. Readiness to Learn 3:23 5. Orientation to Learn 4:01 6. motivation to Learn 4:40
@sgt7 7 years ago

Just to clarify: Knowles claimed (in his updated work) that the principles of andragogy are better applied to self-directed people rather than to adults per se. Children or adults who are relatively independent would be best served by an andragogical approach. Children or adults who are relatively dependent may be better served by a pedagogical approach.
@rosemaryrichards7908 7 years ago

Great overview with engaging images. Thanks
@louiselewis994 8 years ago

Excellent video. Thank you Janet
@marieharvey2964 11 years ago

I enjoyed the video. It is really an extension of the theories that I was introduced to in my last class (Adult Theory). It is really an introduction and a framework for teaching and creates an atmosphere for good teaching practice. I recognized many of the six assumptions in myself and how they affect me as an adult learner.
@be1410all 11 years ago

Thank you for creating this introductory video... I agree with the narrator's comment that this appears to be a framework for teaching and that factors cane applied to adults and children. I appreciate this resources as a good starting point for learning more.
@lyna8888 9 years ago

Thank you for this simple and clear presentation !
@davidherrington6500 6 years ago

I have utilized adult learning theory in my teaching face to face as well as in online teaching. What I enjoyed about this video was a walk through the history of thought related to androgogy as well some critiques of the theory. Very specific attributes detailed a few concepts I have not previously associated with androgogy.
@salmijoseph467 2 years ago

Wow so applicable SEE learning 1. Need to Know 1:23 2. Self Concept 1:57 3. Experience 2:35 4. Readiness to Learn 3:23 wow so interestingly true awesome
@mohammedasadi 4 years ago

This is very helpful, thanks! I'm trying with difficulty to create culture of learning at my organization.
@janetfinlay 12 years ago

@GoodbuJ Thanks for letting us know this is available - don't think it was when we uploaded the video. Have now changed to a CC licence. Let us know how you use it - it would be useful for our project.
@CountessaRosalitte82 12 years ago

great video, and very helpful. thank you
@1248albanykid 11 years ago

I'm learning how I learn as an adult there are still some areas I need help and this is fascinating stuff.
@roomz4dx 11 years ago

this video reflects a lot of research :)
@DragonBellyTravels 9 years ago

Awesome!
@englishwithhemantsharma9600 3 years ago

Thank you very much for this video...
@marquitafitzpatrick4645 11 years ago

I really enjoyed this video. This six assumptions apply to me.
@janetfinlay 13 years ago

@Nina2663 Thanks for the feedback and for pointing out the typo in the video - we had missed that but will get it fixed as soon as possible. All the best.
@logangomez4475 4 years ago

Very interesting information while I study adult learning and instruction. I just got 4 hours of sleep and woke up because I have to study and turn in assignments that are late. I'm watching this video. Trying not to fall asleep because I am sleepy.
@javonnimcglaurin9351 3 years ago

Six Assumptions of Adult Learners 1. The Need to know 2. Self Concept 3. Experience 4. Readiness to learn 5. Orientation to learning 6. Motivation to learn