Education · Andragogy and Adult Learning Theory

Assertion (A): Malcolm Knowles' theory of Andragogy rests on the assumption that adults are self-directed learners whose readiness to learn is closely tied to the developmental tasks of their social roles. Reason (R): Knowles identified six core assumptions of Andragogy, which include self-concept, experience, readiness to learn, orientation to learning, motivation, and need to know.