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Andragogy vs Pedagogy

Clark Quinn

Asked about why I used the word pedagogy instead of andragogy, I think it’s worth elaborating (since I already had in my reply ;) and sharing. So here’s my analysis of andragogy vs pedagogy. “Only two things wrong in education these days, the curriculum and the pedagogy, other than that we’re fine.”

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The Crucial Role of Emotions and “Skilled” Intuitions in Learning

KnowledgeOne

Such is the case with the role of emotions in cognition and learning and their interrelationship with rational thought. A significant revelation from neuroscience is the pivotal role of emotions in cognition and learning. Recent discoveries in neuroscience are prompting us to rethink some of our previous ideas about learning.

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How the 8 Effects of Arts Education Are Changing Online Pedagogy, Part 4

Kadenze

From ‘learning to improve your kissing technique’ to ‘learning to train your brain to be smarter’, as though all learning involves the architecture of human cognition in the same ways. The Star Power of Cognitive Overload. They intentionally overload the senses and stress neural pathways the brain has set down.

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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me.

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Brain Learning and eLearning Design

The Learning Circuits

There's been a lot of discussion around cognitive theory and "how the brain learns." So the July Question is: Does the discussion of "how the brain learns" impact your eLearning design? Cognitive Biases) , November 1, 2009 Cognitive Load vs. Load Time , October 9, 2009 Aging.

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Online training in empathic mode

KnowledgeOne

Among its approaches, the pedagogy of empathy is one that can be implemented even in simplified elearning solutions. Empathy consists of two dimensions, one emotional and the other cognitive. Here is what this approach is all about! Empathy in two dimensions. The first refers to the ability to feel the emotional state of the other.

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The Grail of Effective and Engaging Learning Experiences

Clark Quinn

spaced practice: practice spread out over time (brains need sleep to learn more than a certain threshold). model-based guidance: the best guide for practice is a conceptual basis (not rote information). emotionally engaging introductions: hooking learners in viscerally as well as cognitively. drama and/or humor.

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