Andragogy is a term that was introduced by Malcolm Knowles to North America,explaining it as “the art and science of helping adults learn” (Kaufman, 2003, p1). Several assumptions make up the andragogical model: (1) adult learners need to know why they are learning something before they take on the task of learning it; (2) self-concept of being adults and directing his or her own learning direction; (3) has accumulated a reservoir of life experiences that is a rich resource for learning; (4) readiness to learn the things that they need to know so that they can apply them to real-life situations; (5) orientation to learn because adults are task-centered or problem-centered individuals; and (6) motivation by external motivators, but internal motivations are present also. External motivations could be better jobs, higher salaries, whereas internal maybe self-esteem, job satisfaction and so on (Knowles, Holton & Swanson, 1998). From these assumptions, Knowles suggested that a program-planning model be designed, implemented, and evaluate educational experiences with adults. With adults managing other aspects of their li

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