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'''The Learning Continuum: Pedagogy Vs Andragogy Dr. Deryck D. Pattron'''

The Problem

Pegagogy and Andragogy are often problematic concepts in the learning

environment and needs further clarification, if these concepts are to be used

as effective tools in developing effective teaching and learning strategies for

diverse audiences in the twenty-first century and beyond.

The word pegagogy has its roots in Greek and it pertains to teaching of

children or yound persons. It is the companion word to andragogy. Andragogy was

first used by Dr. Malcolm Knowles and pertains to adult learning. Provided

below are some simple explanatory inormation on the meaning of both peagogy and

andragogy.

Pedagogy              vs         Andragogy


 * Dependent                vs        Self-directed learning


 * Subject focused            vs      Problem-solving focused


 * Value of teacher experiences  vs   Value of learner experiences


 * Age appropriate tasks        vs    Developmentally appropriate tasks


 * External rewards             vs    Internal incentives



--Drpattron 14:02, 21 January 2010 (UTC)