A Reminder about Andragogy.

Weingand, Darlene, Ed.

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Reminder about Andragogy.

Weingand, Darlene, Ed.

Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v37 n1 p79-80 Win 1996

Discusses the basic concepts of andragogy, or the teaching of adults. Topics include differences between children and adults; characteristics of adult learners, including time perspective, motivation, being self-directed, and experienced in life skills; and effective program design for adults. (LRW)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Age Differences, Andragogy, Daily Living Skills, Experience, Instructional Design, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Time Perspective

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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