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单词 andragogy
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Definition of andragogy in English:

andragogy

noun ˈandrəɡɒdʒiˈandrəɡɒɡi-ɡäɡē
mass noun
  • The method and practice of teaching adult learners; adult education.

    much has been written about andragogy in general education circles over the past fifty years
    Example sentencesExamples
    • While most music teachers are familiar with the basic tenants of pedagogy, the principles and assumptions of andragogy take the life experiences, phases of life and personal issues of the adult into account.
    • Compared to the traditional instructor-centered pedagogy, andragogy assumes five factors related to helping adults learn.
    • This concept of learning is consistent with andragogy, a learning model frequently preferred by adult learners where practice experiences are integrated with theoretical coursework.
    • Given these principles of andragogy, experiential learning can be an effective methodology for teaching adults.
    • The most widely known model of instruction for adult learners is Knowles' model of andragogy.
    • This principle is consistent with theories of teaching and learning for children (pedagogy) and adults (andragogy).
    • The value of an environment that supports learning is not only a common sense suggestion that is reinforced by literature on andragogy, but is bolstered by our growing understanding of how the brain works.
    Synonyms
    teaching, schooling, tuition, tutoring, instruction, pedagogy, coaching, training, tutelage, drilling, preparation, guidance, indoctrination, inculcation, enlightenment, edification, cultivation, development, improvement, bettering

Derivatives

  • andragogical

  • adjective
    • In spite of such consequences, community college educators often continue to rely on a pedagogical rather than an andragogical approach to teaching, perhaps because we teach as we were taught.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • This study provides a model for other similarly situated schools seeking to apply the new paradigm of staff development that flows from Knowles' "andragogical" theory of learning.

Origin

1920s: blend of andro- and pedagogy.

 
 

Definition of andragogy in US English:

andragogy

noun-ɡäɡē
  • The method and practice of teaching adult learners; adult education.

    much has been written about andragogy in general education circles over the past fifty years
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The most widely known model of instruction for adult learners is Knowles' model of andragogy.
    • While most music teachers are familiar with the basic tenants of pedagogy, the principles and assumptions of andragogy take the life experiences, phases of life and personal issues of the adult into account.
    • This principle is consistent with theories of teaching and learning for children (pedagogy) and adults (andragogy).
    • The value of an environment that supports learning is not only a common sense suggestion that is reinforced by literature on andragogy, but is bolstered by our growing understanding of how the brain works.
    • Compared to the traditional instructor-centered pedagogy, andragogy assumes five factors related to helping adults learn.
    • This concept of learning is consistent with andragogy, a learning model frequently preferred by adult learners where practice experiences are integrated with theoretical coursework.
    • Given these principles of andragogy, experiential learning can be an effective methodology for teaching adults.
    Synonyms
    teaching, schooling, tuition, tutoring, instruction, pedagogy, coaching, training, tutelage, drilling, preparation, guidance, indoctrination, inculcation, enlightenment, edification, cultivation, development, improvement, bettering

Origin

1920s: blend of andro- and pedagogy.

 
 
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