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Andragogy vs Pedagogy

Clark Quinn

Asked about why I used the word pedagogy instead of andragogy, I think it’s worth elaborating (since I already had in my reply ;) and sharing. So here’s my analysis of andragogy vs pedagogy. “Only two things wrong in education these days, the curriculum and the pedagogy, other than that we’re fine.”

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Alternate Pedagogies and Experiences

Clark Quinn

And one of the things that has been of interest to me is looking differently at pedagogies. The approach I typically refer to as the problem-based approach (similar approaches are seen in case-based, project-based, and service learning) essentially puts the problem, an overarching practice, first. Traditional. Problem-based.

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Moving from Teacher to Facilitator | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

It’s in your mind One of the pioneers of adult learning theory, Malcom Knowles , explored the role of adult education and facilitation (andragogy) versus the traditional style of teaching children (pedagogy). Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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Why Higher Education Institutions Need an Education Services Company

Hurix Digital

This lays the emphasis on the urgent need for partnerships between higher education institutions and education services companies to bring innovation into the higher education system. 6 reasons why the higher education institutions need an education services company. Blended Learning.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If a customer service agent has had to sit through dry lecture videos that were filmed ten years ago, which are now online, that may be their image of eLearning.” Pedagogy- The art or practice of teaching. That’s where my brain goes when I hear “eLearning,” and I have fond memories of it.

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X-based learning: sorting out pedagogies and design

Clark Quinn

Service learning is another related idea, that has learners doing meaningful projects out in the community. I frankly want an activity-based pedagogy and curriculum to support all of these models. The point is to find an umbrella that holds a suite of appropriate pedagogies and makes it difficult to do inappropriate ones.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Universities will finally accept they are service providers. As the latest edition of Educause Review indicates, universities are fee-for-service businesses. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched. The former is the subject of such disdain.

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