"Adult Learning Theories"
My brother and I are completely different people in the learning process. While he can remain attentive in the classroom for extended periods of time, I cannot. Sitting in a classroom listening and interacting with others is tedious for me, which often results in my mind wandering off. In contrast, my brother thrives in that environment, frequently making solid grades. Does this mean he is smarter than me? Absolutely not. Adults learn things in a number of ways, and he is stronger in-group learning, whereas I learn better independently. By focusing on some of the adult learning theories, we can begin to explore some of the different methods of modern adult education.
Malcolm Knowles is one of the most frequently cited theorists in adult education. While he made well known the term "andragogy", Knowles did not create the term. In "The Modern Practice of Adult Education", Knowles defined andragogy as "an emerging technology for adult learning."......
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