Andragogy and Pedagogy Overview
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Who first used the term 'andragogy'?

  • Malcolm Knowles
  • A group of monastic school teachers in Ancient Greece
  • Learned monks in the monastic schools
  • A German educator named Alexander Kapp in 1833 (correct)
  • What does the term 'pedagogy' literally mean?

  • The art and science of teaching children
  • The art and science of teaching adults
  • Leading adults
  • Leading children (correct)
  • What is the key difference between pedagogy and andragogy?

  • Pedagogy is used in monastic schools, andragogy is used in universities
  • Pedagogy is used in ancient Greece, andragogy is used in modern times
  • Pedagogy is teacher-focused, andragogy is learner-focused
  • Pedagogy is used for teaching children, andragogy is used for teaching adults (correct)
  • Who theorized that the methods used to teach children are often not the most effective means of teaching adults?

    <p>Malcolm Knowles and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference in learning behavior between pedagogy and andragogy?

    <p>In pedagogy, learners are dependent on the teacher, whereas in andragogy, learners are self-directed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the traditional form of pedagogy be traced back to?

    <p>Monastic schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main resource for both learning and personal identity development according to the text?

    <p>The learner's experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is most influential, according to the text, in the learner's activity?

    <p>The instructor's knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers readiness to learn, based on the text?

    <p>Any change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is learning organized for adults according to the text?

    <p>Around life/work situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main motivation for adults to devote energy to learning, as per the text?

    <p>Solving real-life problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of learning focuses on real-life tasks and problem-solving needs?

    <p>Problem-centered learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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