TAG | Adult learning theory
Gagne shared learning theory in 3 families:
a. conditioning
b. modeling
c. cognitive
Kingsley and Gary share learning theory in 2 parts;
a. stimulus-response theory
b. field theory
Taba learning theory divides into 2 families:
a. association theory or behaviorism
b. organism theory, gestalt and field theory
In the discussion will focus on adult learning theory. There inquiry flow theory which is the basis of learning and teaching adults is: “scientific stream” and “artistic or intuitive / reflective stream”. The flow of “scientific stream” is to dig or find a new theory of adult learning through research and experimentation. This theory was introduced by Edward L. Thorndike with publication “Adult Learning”, in 1928.
On the artistic flow, new theories and intuits found through analysis that gives attention to the experience of how adults learn. This flow was introduced by Edward C. Lindeman in its publication “The Meaning of Adult Education” in 1926 which was strongly influenced by the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
According to the most useful sources in adult education is the experience of learners. From the results of research, Linderman identify some assumptions about adult learners who made the foundation of adult learning theory is as follows:
