Contents Page
1 Abstract 2
2 Introduction 3
3 Behaviourism 4
Cognitive Psychology 5
Humanistic principles of learning 7
4 Differences of pedagogy and andragogy 9
5 Critique of Andragogy 11
6 Transformative Learning 12
7 Conclusion 13
8 Referencing 14
Abstract
This paper will explore the different theories and models that relate to adult learning. The intention is to firstly explore the three main theories of human learning by describing, discussing and analysing each one. They are Behaviourism, Constructivism (cognitive) and Humanism. This will be followed by a critical analysis of Adult Learning (Andragogy) and will include a discussion of Transformative learning.
Introduction
Andragogy was explained in 1920 by Linderman as “the true method of adult learning” (cited by Brookfield, 1987:127). This was to become one of the most important concepts in the field of adult......
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