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Beginnings of the History and Philosophy of Andragogy 1833-2000

Beginnings of the History and Philosophy of Andragogy 1833-2000
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Author(s): John A. Henschke (Lindenwood University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 30
Source title: Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (California State University at Long Beach, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-694-0.ch001

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Abstract

Andragogy had a very slow beginning over a period of almost one century as a term referring to the theory and practice of adult education. Numerous elements were involved in the seventy years it took to establish its foundation: starting in England and the USA; andragogy and human resource development [HRD]; andragogy and self-directed learning [SDL]; conflict between supporters and detractors; comparing European and USA perspectives; trust in learners’ abilities; scientific foundation of andragogy; skepticism and its counter-balance; and, antecedents of andragogy. Trends in usage and considering its possible benefits set the tone for the future of andragogy from 2000 forward.

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