Adult learning
The University of Hong Kong
School of Professional and Continuing Education
Assignment/Coursework Submission Cover Sheet
Programme Name:
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training
Module Name:
Foundation of Adult Education
Coursework Title:
Individual essay on adult education theory and learning
Adult Learning Theory – Andragogy
Lecturer Name:
Dr. B.K. Choy (Attention to Miss Charmaine Sung)
Student Name and ID:
10339688 Ng Hoi Hung
Date Submitted:
01 Mar 2014
Declaration:
I confirm that this assignment is my own work, is not copied from any other person’s work (published or unpublished), and that is has not previously been submitted for assessment on any other course.
Signature:
Mark Awarded:
(For lecturer use only)
Abstract
This paper work presents the summary of the most well known adult learning theory – Andragogy, explains how it accounts for the characteristics, patterns of learning, and motivation adopted by adult learners. Moreover, reflects on my own qualities and circumstance as an adult learner; critique the strengths and weaknesses of Andragogy.
Key Words
Andragogy, pedagogy, adult learning, education, training, adult learner, characteristics, motivation
Introduction
All these years, the specialized field of education has generated a number of models and theories of adult learning, included transformation learning theory, experiential learning theory, informal learning theory…etc. And the most important one with which to be familiar is Malcolm Knowles’ Andragogy. Andragogy was described as the “art and science to teaching adults to learn” (Knowles, Holton, & Swanson, 2005). It also interpreted the foundation and structure of adult learning, the concept of andragogy has been worldwide used in different times with different connotations and seem as a bible of adult education.
Andragogy
The notion of andragogy has been around for nearby two centuries. It
School of Professional and Continuing Education
Assignment/Coursework Submission Cover Sheet
Programme Name:
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training
Module Name:
Foundation of Adult Education
Coursework Title:
Individual essay on adult education theory and learning
Adult Learning Theory – Andragogy
Lecturer Name:
Dr. B.K. Choy (Attention to Miss Charmaine Sung)
Student Name and ID:
10339688 Ng Hoi Hung
Date Submitted:
01 Mar 2014
Declaration:
I confirm that this assignment is my own work, is not copied from any other person’s work (published or unpublished), and that is has not previously been submitted for assessment on any other course.
Signature:
Mark Awarded:
(For lecturer use only)
Abstract
This paper work presents the summary of the most well known adult learning theory – Andragogy, explains how it accounts for the characteristics, patterns of learning, and motivation adopted by adult learners. Moreover, reflects on my own qualities and circumstance as an adult learner; critique the strengths and weaknesses of Andragogy.
Key Words
Andragogy, pedagogy, adult learning, education, training, adult learner, characteristics, motivation
Introduction
All these years, the specialized field of education has generated a number of models and theories of adult learning, included transformation learning theory, experiential learning theory, informal learning theory…etc. And the most important one with which to be familiar is Malcolm Knowles’ Andragogy. Andragogy was described as the “art and science to teaching adults to learn” (Knowles, Holton, & Swanson, 2005). It also interpreted the foundation and structure of adult learning, the concept of andragogy has been worldwide used in different times with different connotations and seem as a bible of adult education.
Andragogy
The notion of andragogy has been around for nearby two centuries. It
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