1. Adult Learning(Andragogy)
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2. Key Learning Outcomes
Introduce and provide an overview of adult learning theory:
Knowles 4 principles
Lifelong learning

3. Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy
Engagement: Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction.
Experiential: The opportunity and learning culture to test, succeed and also make mistakes.
Work relevant: Adults are most interested in learning that has relevance and impact to their job or personal life.
Problem-centered: Learner focused with a facilitator guiding the learning as opposed to a traditional teacher delivered content- oriented delivery.
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Key Reference: Knowles, M. S., Holton III, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2014). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human
resource development. Routledge.

4. References
Hase, S., & Kenyon, C. (2000). From andragogy to heutagogy. Ultibase Articles, 5(3), 1-10.
Knowles, M. S., Holton III, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2014). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development. Routledge.
Nursing Education Network. (2016). Adult Learning (Androgogy).
Nursing Education Network. (2016) Heutagogy: The Third Gogy.
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