andragogy
Definitions
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- noun The methods or techniques used to teach adults.
Examples
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This is called andragogy, the process of helping adults learn.
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CELL-Centre for Experiential Learning is a multimedia and interactive learning environment for medical practitioners, which delivers effective and engaging learning projects in accordance with the latest andragogy principles.
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Kevin talked about the need to address andragogy, not just pedagogy, through learning.
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As I understand it, a key way in which andragogy varies from pedagogy is that the learners’ experiences are generally employed as material to build on for learning in the teaching of adults.
Note
The word 'andragogy' comes from Greek roots meaning 'man' and 'leader', on the model of 'pedagogy'.
