Andragogy versus Pedagogy
Andragogy versus Pedagogy This paper seeks to examine the differences between andragogy and pedagogy and how those differences assist the adult student in their educational experience. ... Andragogy Andragogy is a method of teaching used to help the adult student discover their learning style and how to use it. Unlike standard teaching methods that prescribe a curriculum standardized for younger students (pedagogy) enrolled in primary and secondary learning institutions, andragogy releases a student to learn by involving the student in the planning process and linking students to learning resources. ... andragogy is premised on at least four crucial assumptions about the characteristics of adult learners that are different from the assumptions about child learners on which traditional pedagogy is premised. ... The application of that role varies when we talk about educating the adult versus the child. ... Andragogy and the methods prescribed by its practice will act as a great tool for the modern adult student. ... Malcolm Knowles: apostle of andragogy. ... (1984) Andragogy in Action: applying modern principles of adult education, San Francisco: Jossey Bass. ... Andragogy: the history and current use of the term plus an annotated bibliography.