Andragogy is the science of adult education.
It focuses on:
the learning process
the learner's internalized needs
incorporating life and career experiences
diversity
teaching critical thinking skills
creating independent, lifelong learners
It is informed and designed by the concepts of:
learning as a product (relevancy)
natural growth and self-involvement (convenience)
student-centered practices and learner evaluated feedback (exploration)
a clear process to mastery (immediacy)
The Six Tenets of Andragogy...
The Five Principles of Effective Professional Learning...
Professional learning should provide ample time for practice and collaboration. Any professional learning under 14 hours is shown to be ineffective for student learning, making little to no impact.
Support should address the specific challenges of implementing new classroom practices
Learning should be actively engaging and collaborative
Modeling a new practice helps teachers process their understanding of a new practice
Learning should be focused on specific content, whether by subject or grade