Implementing Andragogy In Indonesian Theological Schools

Abstract

Most churches in Indonesia consider the term "Sunday School" as a Christian education program that is only for children. That is why "adult Sunday School" is a term that is rarely heard in Indonesia. However, Christian education for adults is necessary in the church. This lack of attention to adults in Christian education is the underlying reason for this article. This article addresses Malcolm Knowles' concern about the importance of androgogy, the method and practice of teaching adult learners, in institutions that provide adult education. The andragogical education theory proposed by M. Knowles is applicable cross-culturally. By understanding the unique needs of adults in the learning environment, the approach in recruiting adults to take part in a structured learning environment will be more effective and productive. The implementation of this approach in theological school programs may eventually result in increased support for adult Christian education in churches in Indonesia. By using Malcolm Knowles's andragogy method, adults will experience learning derived from "process design" rather than sourced from a "content plan". Through the experience of designing the educational process, adults will participate in an atmosphere of mutual respect through discovering and contributing their knowledge and experience with each other in the learning environment.

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“…Penelitian lain yang juga membahas mengenai pendidikan di perguruan tinggi yang menggunakan konsep pendidikan andragogi (pendidikan orang dewasa) menunjukkan bahwa dengan memahami kebutuhan unik orang dewasa dalam lingkungan belajar, pendekatan dalam merekrut orang dewasa untuk mengambil bagian dalam lingkungan belajar yang terstruktur akan lebih efektif dan produktif. Melalui pengalaman merancang proses pendidikan, orang dewasa akan berpartisipasi dalam suasana saling menghormati melalui penemuan dan kontribusi mereka dalam lingkungan belajar (Sumule, 2018).…”

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