Andragogy vs Pedagogy

    D ifference between andragogy and pedagogy. Education is a never-ending continuous process in which we are all more or less involved. In the world of education, there are many disciplines that aim to enhance the quality of learning, such as pedagogy and andragogy. An example of a pedagogical approach is teaching in primary schools. Children learn according to a predetermined program and teachers are responsible for teaching. Children have little or no previous experience of this. An example of andragogy is an adult education course. Participants had previous experience on the topic and were motivated to learn more. The method of the course is easier and the goal is set by the learners themselves. It is important to distinguish between the two because each is aimed at a different audience and context. If you are looking to teach a group of children, pedagogy has the ...