A Reminder about Andragogy

Weingand, Darlene E. (1996) A Reminder about Andragogy. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 37(1):pp. 79-80.

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Abstract

This article summarizes the differences between teaching adults and teaching children. It evaluates the concept of andragogy – a term that describes the teaching of children –in order to conclude the major characteristics of adult learning. It also makes some suggestions for the development of curricula of graduate programs.

EPrint Type:	Journal Article (Paginated)
Keywords:	Program design Learning environment
Subjects:	Library and Information Science Education
ID Code:	691
Deposited On:	23 January 2005
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