

Wyndham College follows the principles of andragogy for teaching and learning. Our philosophy of education is closely aligned with adult style learning. Students are encouraged to interact with staff using the teachers first name to foster a positive and respectful adult learning environment.
Malcolm Knowles – a theorist in adult education describes andragogy (adult learning) as being premised on the following characteristics:
Young adults want to know why they need to learn something. They may ask: ‘Why do I need to know this? or ‘Why is this important?’ Young adults want to understand the value. They want their learning experiences to:
Young adult learners want respect and to be seen as capable learners. They should be offered choice and be encouraged to set their own learning goals. Young adult learners:
Self-directed learning is one of the important parts of andragogy.
Young adult learners are a valuable resource because they bring the richness and diversity of their lives with them. They should be given the opportunity to use their existing knowledge and experience, which they can apply to new learning experiences. Young adult learners:
Young adults are ready to learn when they identify something they want to know or become proficient at, or when they experience something that connects with their life situations. They become ready to learn things in order to cope effectively with real-life situations. Young adult learners:
Young adult learners want to be engaged in life-centred or problem-centred learning experiences. They want to learn what will help them perform tasks or deal with problems they see in their lives now. Young adult learners:
Young adults are responsive to external motivators such as a better job or increased salary. However, the best motivators are internal; for example:
Motivation can be diminished by learning experiences that do not embrace young adult learning principles.
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Nirimba Education Precinct
Eastern Road
NIRIMBA FIELDS NSW 2763
Postal Address: Wyndham College
PO BOX 117
QUAKERS HILL NSW 2763
telephone 02 9208 7100
We would like to acknowledge the Warawara people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our College is situated. We would also like to pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging of the Dharug Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
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