Andragogy in Practice

Adult Learning with Innovative Lifelong Learning StrategiesAdult Learning with Innovative Lifelong Learning Strategies

Duration: 5 days - 25 hours (flexible options available)
Location: Málaga (Spain) & Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Fee: ~~450€~~ 400€
Includes: Registration, materials, 2 cultural activities, certificate
Upcoming Dates:

13.10.2025 – 17.10.2025 – ✔confirmed
19.01.2026 – 23.01.2026
06.04.2026 – 10.04.2026 – ✔confirmed
08.06.2026 – 12.06.2026
10.08.2026 – 14.08.2026 – ✔confirmed
26.10.2026 – 30.10.2026

Andragogy in Practice

The Andragogy in Practice Course equips professionals with innovative methods to engage adult learners, integrate technology, and address the digital gap, empowering impactful teaching in adult education.

Andragogy In Practice course description

📘COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed for professionals working with adult learners—trainers, educators, social workers, and more. You will explore key principles of adult learning (andragogy) and discover innovative teaching methods tailored to adult education. The program emphasizes motivation, engagement, and non-formal education techniques, while addressing challenges such as technological gaps. Participants will learn to integrate technology effectively and create inclusive, supportive learning environments that meet diverse adult learner needs.

Andragogy in Practice COURSE KEY POINT

🔍 What You’ll Learn

During this course, participants will discover:

Core principles of andragogy and how they differ from pedagogy
Innovative teaching techniques that engage adult learners
How to motivate and support adults in varied learning contexts
Effective use of technology and educational apps for adults
Strategies to overcome technological barriers in adult education
Creating inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environments
Emotional intelligence and communication skills for adult educators
Designing and adapting lesson plans based on adult learners’ needs
Collaborating with peers to share experiences and best practices

Objectives of the Andragogy In Practice course for teachers

🎯OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand and apply adult learning theories in practice
Use technology and apps to enhance adult learning experiences
Develop learner-centered, active, and problem-based teaching methods
Create inclusive, culturally aware educational settings
Support adult learners’ emotional and communicative needs
Design effective lesson plans tailored to adult education contexts
Exchange knowledge and collaborate internationally with peers

Schedule for the + Andragogy In Practice course

📅SCHEDULE

🔵 Day 1 – Introduction to Andragogy
09:00–10:30 | Welcome & course introduction
10:30–11:30 | Adult learning principles & andragogy vs pedagogy
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Key principles: motivation, experience, self-direction
13:00–14:00 | Non-formal education & group sharing

🟡 Day 2 – Technology & Tools in Adult Education
09:00–10:30 | Role of technology in adult learning
10:30–11:30 | Hands-on: educational apps for adults
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Integrating tech & addressing digital gaps
13:00–14:00 | Workshop: Designing a virtual lesson plan

🔵 Day 3 – Innovative Teaching Techniques
09:00–10:30 | Active learning, problem-based & evidence-based methods
10:30–11:30 | Practical: Creating lesson plans
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Group activity: Problem-based learning session
13:00–14:00 | Sharing & feedback

🟡 Day 4 – Pedagogical Trends & Inclusive Education
09:00–10:30 | Lifelong & blended learning trends
10:30–11:30 | Inclusive & culturally aware strategies
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–14:00 | Group discussion: Adapting for diverse learners

🔵 Day 5 – Emotional Intelligence, Communication & Action Plan
09:00–10:30 | Emotional intelligence in adult education
10:30–11:30 | Communication techniques with adults
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Collaborative learning & emotional resilience
13:00–14:00 | Evaluation & certificate ceremony