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Experience 
CHARACTERISTICS 
OF 
ADULT LEARNERS 
Practical 
Self- 
Concept 
Orientation 
Readiness 
Motivated 
Focus on “why” 
Motivation 
Adapted from: http://secondgrade211.weebly.com/andragogy--closereading.html 
Relevant 
Useful 
Self-directed 
Autonomous 
Goal-oriented 
Problem solving 
Intrinsic 
Self-esteem 
Respect 
Prior knowledge 
and skills

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Adult learningcharacteristics

  • 1. Experience CHARACTERISTICS OF ADULT LEARNERS Practical Self- Concept Orientation Readiness Motivated Focus on “why” Motivation Adapted from: http://secondgrade211.weebly.com/andragogy--closereading.html Relevant Useful Self-directed Autonomous Goal-oriented Problem solving Intrinsic Self-esteem Respect Prior knowledge and skills