There are many models and theories that contribute to the adult learning process. When most educators think about the adult learning process, andragogy is usually one of the first thoughts. According to Malcolm Knowles, Andragoggy is “the art and science of helping others learn (Merriam, Caffarella, & Baumgartner, 2007).” Andragogy is an adult-focused learning strategy. It is often interpreted as the process of involving adult learners in the structure of the learning experience (Clardy, 2005). Andragogy assumes that adults have different characteristics and learning needs than children. Therefore, adult educational procedures need to be modified from the pedagogical procedures used in teaching children. Andragogy is based on five assumptions about the adult learner (ASTD, 2007). The first assumption is that as a person matures, his or her self-concept shifts from that of a dependent personality to that of a self-directed human being (Merriam et al., 2007). The student at this point is self-directed. The second assumption is that an adult accumulates a growing reserve of experience, which constitutes a rich resource for learning (Merriam et al., 2007). Adults are able to use their experiences for themselves and others. Third, an adult's willingness to learn is closely related to the developmental tasks of his social role (Clardy, 2005). This willingness to learn is a direct result of life experiences. Fourth, there is a shift in time perspective as people mature from future application of knowledge to immediacy of application (Merriam et al., 2007). Therefore, in learning an adult is more problem-centered than subject-centered. Finally, adults are motivated to learn by internal factors rather than external factors (Merriam et al.,......half of the paper......actual learning process itself. The Illeris model is the more interested in learning However, McClusky's theory has more to say about adult development and the timing of learning than the actual learning transaction (Merriam et al., 2007). learning (Merriam et al., 2007). Works Cited ASTD Speakers' Orientation (2007). At Its Best? selu.edu/Academics/Faculty/nadams.etec630&635Merriam, S. Caffarella, R. Baumgartner, L. (2007). Adult learning theory and models