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Pedagogy, Andragogy, And Adult Learning Theory

eLearning Industry

This article covers some key differences between what some new Instructional Designers with a classroom teaching background may be used to and what is needed to effectively train adult learners. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Great and small

E-Learning Provocateur

One pertinent example for L&D practitioners is pedagogy (formerly paedagogie ) which derives from the Hellenic words paidos for “child” and agogos for “leader” This etymology underscores our use of the word when we mean the teaching of children. Not necessarily teaching, not necessarily children.

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Top 4 Tips For Adult Learning Theory You Need To Know

Roundtable Learning

Andragogy is a learning theory that describes qualities adults prefer in their learning experiences. You may be asking yourself, “How do adults learn best?”. What Is Adult Learning Theory? Adult Learning Theory, or andragogy , is a theory developed by Malcolm Knowles about how adults learn best.

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How To Design eLearning That Delivers Results With Tim Slade

TechSmith Camtasia

He talked about the importance of having empathy for your students: “ One of the things that makes a good educator or teacher, regardless of how you’re teaching or what you’re teaching, is the ability to empathize with somebody who is brand new at something.”. What do they need to know, learn, and do?

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

Learningtogo

As an instructor for ATD’s Adult Learning Certificate , I work with many former teachers wanting to transition from teaching younger students to becoming corporate trainers and instructional designers. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me. by Margie Meacham.

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Mobile Learning - No Pedagogy Required!

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

I''m not skeptical of the research or the authors, but I do question the practical applications of these learning theories, models, and frameworks. Despite the technology being the catalyst for changing everything, 21st Century Learning is about People, NOT technology. Mobile learning is not about teaching.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Andragogy- Periodically you’ll see this word in blogs on course creation from instructional designers debating the best practices for teaching content and encouraging retention. This word means the methods and practice of teaching adult learners. If you’d like to learn more, check out this article from eLearning Industry.