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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