1. ADLT 601 – Knowles’ concepts of Andragogy, Informal and Incidental Learning September 3, 2009

2. Agenda

3. Houles’ Typology of Learners Goal Oriented Activity Oriented Learning Oriented

4. Informal and Incidental Learning from Experience

5. Informal and Incidental Learning from Experience Informal Learning : Can be planned or unplanned, but usually conscious awareness that learning is taking place Incidental Learning : A by-product of some other activity; usually unintentional, unexamined, and embedded in closely held belief systems Marsick and Watkins’ definitions, 1990, 1992

12. Grow’s Stages in Learning Autonomy Stage Student Teacher Examples Stage 1 Dependent Authority, coach Coaching with immediate feedback, drill. Informational lecture. Overcoming deficiencies and resistance Stage 2 Interested Motivator, guide Inspiring lecture plus guided discussion; goal-setting and learning strategies Stage 3 Involved Facilitator Discussion facilitated by teacher who participates as an equal Stage 4 Self-directed Consultant, delegator Self-directed work group, dissertation, internship