How Adult Learning Happens?

Adult is one who has achieved a self-concept of being in charge of his or her own life, of being responsible for his or her own decisions and living with consequences. Adult learner connects between new information and what he already knows and values them. Adults learn through experience. They get to know things, learn things and use learning as a change. Adult learners are mature and experienced. They are capable of making their own decisions. Adult learners are capable of taking their responsibilities.

Their needs from training and education are so different that there is more immediacy and perceived relevance to their everyday lives than there is with children.

ANDRAGOGY	PEDAGOGY
The art and science of helping adults learn.	The art and science of teaching children.
Non formal, Non organized, Loosely structured approach.	Controlled and structured methodology of teaching
Experiential learning techniques like discussion methods, problem solving exercise, experiential sharing, and simulation. exercise etc. should be emphasized	Subject centered orientation to learning. Method used is transmission techniques.
They themselves decide what, when and how they should learn.	They learn when told by authority figure.
Motivated by both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators.	Motivated by extrinsic pressures or rewards.
Process based	Content based.

Climate settings –It implies developing learning oriented climate.

Ø  Self-Respect of participants should be taken care of

Ø  Active participation of participants is necessary rather than passive listener.

Ø  Participants should be supportive

Ø  Trainers must develop trust on them

Ø  Importance of humor and fun in learning is proved

Ø  Human touch induces learning

Ø  Result oriented approach is conducive for learning