Andragogy and pedagogy differ in their focus and approach to teaching. Andragogy focuses on self-directed, cooperative learning for adults, with learners having more control over their experience. Pedagogy focuses on one-way learning from teacher to student, with the teacher in control and students reliant on the teacher. Pedagogy caters more to children and their learning needs, while andragogy addresses the learning needs of adults.
Andragogy and pedagogy differ in their focus and approach to teaching. Andragogy focuses on self-directed, cooperative learning for adults, with learners having more control over their experience. Pedagogy focuses on one-way learning from teacher to student, with the teacher in control and students reliant on the teacher. Pedagogy caters more to children and their learning needs, while andragogy addresses the learning needs of adults.
Andragogy and pedagogy differ in their focus and approach to teaching. Andragogy focuses on self-directed, cooperative learning for adults, with learners having more control over their experience. Pedagogy focuses on one-way learning from teacher to student, with the teacher in control and students reliant on the teacher. Pedagogy caters more to children and their learning needs, while andragogy addresses the learning needs of adults.
Andragogy and pedagogy differ in their focus and approach to teaching. Andragogy focuses on self-directed, cooperative learning for adults, with learners having more control over their experience. Pedagogy focuses on one-way learning from teacher to student, with the teacher in control and students reliant on the teacher. Pedagogy caters more to children and their learning needs, while andragogy addresses the learning needs of adults.
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Differences based on Andragogy Pedagogy
Origin : Both are originated
from Greek verb “ago” but Andragogy = Andras (man) + ago (guide) Pedagogy = paidi (child) + ago (guide)
The techniques and practices used in teaching, The techniques and practices used in teaching, Definition especially for adults. especially for children.
The focus of pedagogical approach is on one-way
learning method where only the teacher shares The focus of andragogic approach is on self- his/her knowledge to the learners. On a teacher’s directed, cooperative and two-way learning methods of conveying knowledge to a student, who is Focus process. reliant on the teacher’s methods and understanding.
The learners are comparatively less reliant on
the teacher/facilitator for entire learning The learners are relatively more/maximum reliant on Reliance process. teacher/facilitator for the entire learning process.
The learners have more control on their
learning experience, learning tools and The teacher has more control on the learning Authority techniques. experience, tools, techniques etc.
Grades are mostly less important to the
Importance of Grades learners Grades are mostly more important to the learners
Profoundly involved not only in forecasting but
also in estimating their learning, as they know Here, the learner depends on his/her teacher Learning Behavior what knowledge they want to acquire. throughout the entire learning process.
In this approach, the learners are expected to
be experienced on the field of learning so that they can share their experiences, make the In this approach, learners are expected to have less The role of learners process more interactive and add diversity to experience on a particular field. Moreover, their experiences their own learning. experience cannot be used as a learning resource.
Learners following andragogical approach seek
information that is useful in their personal and work lives. They expect their learning to be Learners following pedagogical approach is more more focused on problems and solutions of real focused on the core subject matter and its meaning. life so that the learning and education can Orientation to learning enhance their lives in a more satisfying way.
Here, the readiness to learn among the learners
is usually activated by the necessity to tackle certain situations of life and self-desire to be Here, the readiness to learn among learners is improve or develop his/her education, activated in order to develop their knowledge and Readiness to learn knowledge and skills. skills in a specific field.
Motivation for learners to learn is mainly
intrinsic factors such as; self-esteem, self- confidence, desire for the better quality of life, Motivation for learners to learn is primarily extrinsic Motivation for learning curiosity, self-development etc. factors, such as good grades, fear of failure etc.
Pedagogy is more organized than andragogy due to
Nature Andragogy is motivational approach the complication of the students.
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