Andragogy Analysis

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Enlisted below is the broad classification of adult learning process into various sub-concepts such as:- • Firstly, Androgogy that is the art and science of making adults learn by an educator. • Secondly, Self-directed approach that is the need of individual to manage her or his own learning • Thirdly, Transformational approach or the psycho-cultural and cognitive restructuring of an individual due to experiences • Lastly, the class, gender and ethnicity learning that accentuate the impact of societal factors on learning. Androgogy It can be defined as the approach to become self-reliant, autonomous and self-directed by the means of experiences. It is not qualified by mission and vision but academic learning including reflection, critique…show more content…
61).and orientation as well as motivation to learn. Self-Directed Approach It is the need and ability of an individual to control own learning capacity for the personal growth in contrast to androgogy that focuses on mutual benefit to oneself and surroundings. It has various goals associated with it. Elucidating a few:- 1) - Accepting responsibility of one’s own learning. 2) - Fostering of transformational learning that is the critical reflection is defined as the historical, geographical and cultural reasons for one’s own needs, wants and interests. 3) - Promotion of emancipatory learning and social actions. In a workplace environment, it combats with dysfunctionality and taken for granted assumptions and therefore, enhance their work performance in unproblematic manner. Reflective thinking that directs on the concept of knowledge critically helps people in improving organizations financial bottom…show more content…
The first core belief is the concept of the autonomous, responsible and rational adult. Mezirow believed that the goal of transformational learning is “to gain the crucial sense of agency over ourselves and our lives" that is often associated with individuals reflecting on a dysfunctional operational system or company policy, and taking action to change it. A second core belief relates to knowledge creation that is constructivist. Human beings are active participants in the process of making meaning and are the creators of knowledge and hence engage in critical reflection. The pre-conditions that satiate the concept are full information, the ability to objectively evaluate arguments and freedom from self-deception or coercion. The third main belief has relevance to social theory, which facilitates explanations of social order, conflict and changes. He articulates that the class difference and societal divisions may limit individual learning capacity. Mezirow assumes that society is made up autonomous, responsible individuals who can act to bring about incremental change to their
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