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Word of the Day – Andragogy

By June 6, 2023Word of the Day

Andragogy (adj)

an-dra-go-jee

the methods or techniques used to teach adults.

Andragogy is usually used in contrast to pedagogy, the art or science of teaching. Andragogy was formed by replacing the ped- element, meaning “child,” with the element andr-, meaning “man, male,” which comes from Ancient Greek anḗr, “man.”

Example sentences

“The professor’s background in andragogy allowed her to better anticipate the learning needs of her graduate students.”

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