Andragogy is the theory that adults learn differently than children. Adults need instruction that is tailored to their more self-directed, motivated, practical and goal-oriented nature.
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- Khaldi, M., & Erradi, M. (2020). Between Pedagogy and Andragogy: Definitions and Concepts. In M. Tadlaoui, & M. Khaldi (Ed.), Personalization and Collaboration in Adaptive E-Learning (pp. 55-93). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1492-4.ch003 (login required)
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