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Core Adult Learning Principles of Malcolm Knowles. Learner’s need to know Self-concept of the learner Prior experience of the learner Readiness to learn Orientation to learning Motivation to learn. Pedagogy The student needs to know what they must do to pass. Andragogy Why What How.
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Core Adult Learning Principles of Malcolm Knowles • Learner’s need to know • Self-concept of the learner • Prior experience of the learner • Readiness to learn • Orientation to learning • Motivation to learn
Pedagogy The student needs to know what they must do to pass Andragogy Why What How Learner’s Need to Know
Pedagogy Dependant Andragogy Increased need to be self-directed Self-Concept of the Learner
Pedagogy Learner’s experience seen as of little worth Experience of teacher and experts is paramount Andragogy Quality and quantity of experience Watch for habits, biases, and presuppositions Prior Experience of the Learner
Pedagogy Learners must be ready when the teacher tells them they are ready Andragogy Ready to learn when life situation requires it Readiness to Learn
Pedagogy Subject matter centered Andragogy Life-centered Task-centered Problem-centered Orientation to Learning
Pedagogy External Grades Parental pressure Teacher approval Andragogy External Better jobs Better pay Internal Job satisfaction Self-esteem Quality of life Motivation to Learn
To increase the success of entering students at Southern Maine Community College by embedding best practices for college transition and student engagement in first semester courses