Six Assumptions of Knowles Andragogy

Six Assumptions of Knowles' Andragogy

Introduction

Andragogy is a Greek word which means “man leading” abilities. Knowles used this term for motivating adult learners. Knowles defined andragogy as the science and art for adult learners (Kearsley, 2010). Teachers should be aware of the need of adult learning theory and should apply it over their teaching styles. Knowles used the word “facilitators” for teachers that should give guidance to adult students and help them to choose their subjects. The situational differences in adult lives and unique features of adult learning are what makes it different from other types of ...