1. Malcolm Knowles Theory of Andragogy
Stefanie Parau

2. History Malcolm Shepard (1913-1997) Adult Educator
The father of Andragogy
1934-Received his BA at Harvard
1949- MA University of Chicago
PhD from University of Chicago
Executive Director of the Adult Education Association
Associate professor of adult education with tenure at Boston University

3. Origin of Andragogy
Malcolm Knowles’ theory of andragogy is based on Roger’s theory of learning
Roger’s says there are two types learning cognitive (meaningless) and experiential (significant)
Experiential learning addresses the needs and wants of the learner and is equivalent to personal change and growth
Rogers says that all human beings have a natural tendency to learn and the role of the teacher is to facilitate this learning

4. 5 Assumptions of Andragogy
Self-concept
Experience
Readiness to learn
Orientation to learning
Motivation to learn

6. Activity

7. 4 principles of Andragogy
Involved adult learners
Problem centered
Relevance and impact
Adult learners’ experience

8. Andragogy and Pedagogy are not the same

9. Activity

10. Limitations
Based on western, white middle-class male; focus on individualism
Does not look at societal relationship
Does not look at culture
Does not account for structural systems; race, class, oppression
Not enough empirical research to be considered a theory

11. Andragogy in student affairs
Advising - 5 step O’Banion model
1-explore life goals
2-explore vocational goals
3-help the student find a fitting program of study
4-course selection
5-building course schedule