Andragogy: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers and Educators
Andragogy: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers and Educators
ByMed Kharbach
educatorstechnology.com
7min
May 13, 2023
I. Historical Background of Andragogy
A. Origins of the term andragogy
Andragogy, a term derived from the Greek words "andr," meaning man, and "agogus," meaning guide or leader, was first used in the early 19th century by German educator Alexander Kapp to describe the educational approach for adults. The concept gained momentum in the 20th century, as educators and researchers began to differentiate adult learning from traditional pedagogy, which primarily focuses on children's education.
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