Andragogy
Definition
The science and practice of adult education, focusing on teaching and learning strategies, methods, and principles specifically adapted to the needs, life experiences, and internal motivation of mature individuals. Unlike pedagogy, this structural process treats the adult learner as an autonomous, self-directed subject, oriented toward solving immediate practical problems and actively involved in their own continuous training.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Andragogy
- Adult education
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Scholarly compound created from the combining forms 'andra-' (adult) and '-gogy' (leading/education), modeled after pedagogy. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.dɾa.ɡo.ˈdʒi.e] |
| Source | International Journal of Lifelong Education and Learning Theories |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un trainer de succes aplică principii de andragogie pentru a menține ridicată motivația cursanților din mediul corporativ.
EN: A successful trainer applies principles of andragogy to keep corporate learners highly motivated.
RO: Facultatea a introdus un nou modul de andragogie destinat profesorilor care predau la cursurile de reconversie profesională.
EN: The faculty introduced a new module of andragogy for teachers instructing in professional retraining courses.
RO: Studiul modern de andragogie demonstrează că adulții învață cel mai eficient atunci când pot aplica imediat cunoștințele.
EN: Modern research in andragogy demonstrates that adults learn most effectively when they can apply knowledge immediately.
Idioms & Phrases
Principiu de andragogie / Andragogy principle
RO: Regulă fundamentală care stipulează că învățarea la adulți trebuie să fie centrată pe experiență și probleme practice.
EN: A fundamental rule stating that adult learning must be centered on experience and practical problems.
Andragogie aplicată / Applied andragogy
RO: Punerea în practică a metodelor educaționale specifice în cadrul workshopurilor și programelor de training profesional.
EN: The practical implementation of specific educational methods within workshops and professional training programs.
Model structural de andragogie / Structural model of andragogy
RO: Cadru teoretic elaborat (adesea asociat cu Malcolm Knowles) care descrie caracteristicile unice ale cursantului matur.
EN: A developed theoretical framework (often associated with Malcolm Knowles) describing the unique characteristics of the mature learner.
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