An Analytical Examination of Andragogical Principles in the Implementation of Adaptive Technology for Adult Education

Abstract

The use of technology in education tailors’ content and teaching methods to meet individual learning needs; however, significant challenges remain in its practical application. This study analyzes the implementation of adaptive technology in adult education and applies andragogical concepts in personalized, interactive, and problem-based learning. The research employed a quantitative survey with 249 respondents from various educational institutions and used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the relationship between adaptive technology and andragogical learning strategies. The results indicate that adaptive technology has a positive and significant impact on andragogical learning strategies. Indicators such as technology accessibility, personalized learning, interactivity, and system integration support problem-based learning, self-directed learning, continuous feedback and evaluation, and contextual learning. The high outer loadings values demonstrate the significant contribution of each indicator to their constructs, and an R Square value of 0.369 indicates that 36.9% of the variability in andragogical learning strategies can be explained by adaptive technology. Adaptive technology can improve the quality of adult education by providing a more personalized, independent and interactive learning experience. So adequate infrastructure and educator training are needed to realize the full potential of adaptive technology.