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What is Adult?
Characteristics of an Adult
Education means to draw out, facilitating the realization of the full human
potentials of an individual (Tamayo, 2015). It is the acquisition of knowledge, skills
and values inside and outside the school to become a man.
Adult Education is activities intentionally designed for the purpose of bringing
about learning among those whose age, social roles, or self perception define them
as adults (Merriam & Brockett, 1997:8). It is the art and science of helping adults to
learn (vocational, social, recreational and self-development). It is also called
andragogy.
Adult Education Based on Context
Adults cannot be made to learn. They will only learn when they are internally
motivated to do so.
Adults will only learn what they feel they need to learn. (Practicality).
Adults learn by doing. Active participation is especially important to adult
learners in comparison to children.
Adult learning is problem-based and these problems must be realistic. Adult
learners like finding solution to problems.
Adult learning is affected by the experience each adult brings.
Adults learn best informally. Adults learn what they feel need to know
whereas children learn from a curriculum.
Children want guidance. Adults want information that will help them improve
their situation or that of their children.
References:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slice/3178384510
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_education
https://www.britannica.com/topic/adult-education
Prepared by:
William Gabriel