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Teaching adults

1. Subject: Contemporary Problems of ELT Methodology TEACHING ADULTS

2. SESSION OBJECTIVES What is adult learning theory? 01 How is pedagogy different from andragogy? 03 How to put these theories into practice? 04 What are the four principles of aduls learning? 02

3. WHO IS AN ADULT LEARNER and what is adult learning theory ? An adult learner is a socially accepted person who is involved in any learning process. Learning process can be any type of formal education or corporate-sponsored education. Malcolm Knowles (1978, 1990) is the theorist who brought the concept of adult learning to the fore. He determined the principles of andragogy.

4. Principles of adult learning adults need to know why they need to learn something adults need to learn experientially adults approach learning as problem-solving adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value

5. Learning should be: Motivational learning experiential learning problem-solving OF IMMEDIATE VALUE

6. Method of teaching adults. Learners are independent Learners are experienced, hence teaching involves, discussion, problem solving etc. The learners are self-motivated. They need teachers to guide them. Learning is goal oriented. Pedagogy vs androgogy Method of teaching children Learners are dependent Learners have less to share , hence teaching becomes didactic. Learners learn whatever the curriculum offers. Teachers are required to direct the learner. Learning is curriculum oriented. pedagogy androgogy

7. Learning is a continuous process Learning is motivation driven We learn to keep up with the growing need of the industry We learn to compete We learn better where we are asked to express our experiences and prior knowledge Good luck !!!:) whap-up and final advice

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