applying new technologies to andragogical learning
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Knowledge & Learning for a Better World
Department of psychology and behavioral sciences
Applying new technologies to Andragogical learning
SHENTU Teng
August 3rd, 2010 Hangzhou, China
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3 • Introduction of andragogy
7• Different learning models
- Andragogical and pedagogical learning model
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• Andragogical learning in Web2.0- Applying new technologies to Andragogical learning
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Introduction of andragogy
Andragogical learning theory
Andragogy consists of learning strategies
focused on adults. It is often interpreted as the
process of engaging adult learners with the
structure of learning experience.
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Introduction of andragogy
Andragogical learning theory
Originally used by Alexander Kapp in 1833,
andragogy was developed into a theory of adult
education by Malcolm Knowles.
This is often contrasted with the child's learning
methods - pedagogical learning.
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Introduction of andragogy
Six assumptions of andragogical learning theory
Need to Know
• Adults need to know the reason for learning something
Foundation
• Experience (including error) provides the basis for learning activities
Self-concept
• Adults need to be responsible for their decisions on education; involvement in the planning and evaluation of their instruction
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Introduction of andragogy
Six assumptions of andragogical learning theory
Readiness
• Adults are most interested in learning subjects having immediate relevance to their work and/or personal lives
Orientation
• Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented
Motivation
• Adults respond better to internal versus external motivators
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Different learning models
Andragogical and pedagogical learning model
Students should be convinced of their need to learn
Instructors determine what students need to know
Students bring insight based on their prior life experience
The teacher is the only source of knowledge.
Andragogical pedagogical
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Different learning models
Andragogical and pedagogical learning model
Learners feel responsible for their own learning.
The learner is dependent upon the instructor
ready to learn when they experience a need to know something that connects to their life situations
ready to learn what the teacher tells them they must learn if they want to pass and get promoted
Andragogical pedagogical
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Different learning models
Andragogical and pedagogical learning model
Learning must relate to a problem that students see in their lives
Learning as acquiring subject-matter content
Internal pressures primarily and external pressures secondarily
Motivated by external forces
Andragogical pedagogical
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Andragogical learning in Web2.0
Key facts and schemes for effective learning
Know the course quickly
Tag can provide a rough impression of what’s the most popular topic in an area. Only when learners know what they are about to learn , they can set their objectives.
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Andragogical learning in Web2.0
Key facts and schemes for effective learning
Gaining agreement on objectives
Online Chat provide a easy way for learners to communicate with instructor. Blogs, IM software, Forum are all included.
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Andragogical learning in Web2.0
Key facts and schemes for effective learning
Past experience matters
Blogs are usually short and individual. It’s been provided that personalized learning is more suitable for adult. Reading learners blogs can help instructors know the unique requirement of each student.
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Andragogical learning in Web2.0
Key facts and schemes for effective learning
Long term development
RSS is a family of web feed formats. Researches show that learners not only want to get the information, they also want to know how to get more in future. RSS bring what you want to you.
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Andragogical learning in Web2.0
More to be discovered
The new tools Web2.0 bring to learning domain provide some new approaches to learning. And usually these tools bind together closely. More advantages of using new tools in learning need to be discovered.
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Knowledge & Learning for a Better World
Department of psychology and behavioral sciences