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Term of the Road Dictionary

andragogy

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
Theme : Operations Transport Sustainable Transport
Definition : Science of qualifying adults. Note: unlike pedagogy, andragogy makes use of experience and procedural knowledge to develop understanding. Andragogical methods are usually the reverse of pedagogical methods, particularly when particularly when intended for people who have unpleasant memories of their schooling.