Abstract:
Andragogy, a Greek word refers to adult learning. In late1960s Malcom Knowles work in adult education spread in North America. Knowles hypothesized a set of assumptions on the characteristics of adult learners. The assumptions are that: adults are independent and self-directed learners, bring rich experience to the educational setting, enter educational settings with readiness to learn, adults are problem-centered in their learning, and best motivated by internal factors. Further research on and ragogy led to reform in all forms of adult education including health profession education and distance learning