Andragogy

vs. Pedagogy
Carrie Christenson
Northcentral University
ChristensonCEL7006-6
Andragogy
Adult Education
History of Adult
Education
Controversy
Online
Environment
Pedagogy
Children-Focused
Education
History of
Pedagogy
Controversy
Online Education
Characteristic # 1-Andragogy
Self-Concept of Learner
Adult learners are self-directed
They strive in an environment
where they can be in control of
their learning
Instructor becomes a facilitator
Online implications
Characteristic # 1-Pedagogy
Self-Concept of
Learner
Learner is
Dependent
Learner Needs
Support
Online
Implications


Characteristic # 2-Andragogy
Role of
Experience
Adults Experience
Vital to Learning
Experiences Make
Them Who They
Are
Experiences Online

Characteristic # 2-Pedagogy
Role of the learners experience
The learners experience does not
play a major role in their education
The experiences are minimal and
often unrelated to concepts taught
Teachers job to help them build up
experiences with content
Online experiences
Characteristic # 3-Andragogy
Readiness to
Learn
Adults Learn
Relevant
Content
Real-Life
Learning
Online Relevant
Learning

Characteristic # 3-Pedagogy
Readiness to
Learn
Children Learn
What They are
Told to
Learn Same
Thing as Others
Online Learning


Characteristic # 4-Andragogy
Learning Orientation
Adults are motivated to learn
concepts they can use immediately
Learning shifts to focusing on solving
problems
Adults look for how this knowledge will
help them in their life right away
Online education

Characteristic # 4-Pedagogy
Learning
Orientation
Children Learn
Subject Matter
for Later use
Children Learn
Several Subjects
Online Education
Characteristic # 5-Andragogy
Learners
Motivation
Adults are
Motivated
Internally
External Factors
Play a Small Role
Online
Implications
Characteristic # 5-Pedagogy
Children are motivated to learn by
external factors
Children are pressured by family,
friends, and community
Children are worried about
consequences of not performing well
Children can be internally motivated
Online implications

Characteristic # 6-Andragogy
Learners Need to
Know
Adults Need to
Know Why They
Learn Something
Content Needs to
be Valuable
Online
Environment

Characteristic # 6-Pedagogy
Learners Need to
Know
Children Learn
What They are Told
Children Enjoy
Learning Content
Presented in an
Interesting Manner
Online Implications
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