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?

Malcolm Knowles and others Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Monastic schools Signup and view all the answers

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

The learner's experience Signup and view all the answers

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

The instructor's knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What triggers readiness to learn, based on the text?

Any change Signup and view all the answers

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

Around life/work situations Signup and view all the answers

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

Solving real-life problems Signup and view all the answers

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

Problem-centered learning Signup and view all the answers

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Who first used the term 'andragogy'?

What does the term 'pedagogy' literally mean?

What is the key difference between pedagogy and andragogy?

Who theorized that the methods used to teach children are often not the most effective means of teaching adults?

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

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

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

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

What triggers readiness to learn, based on the text?

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

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

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

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