Comments on: 21st Century Schools – Pedagogy Must Give Way to Andragogy

By: Ritche

Ritche — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:01:06 +0000

This topic is somehow related to this blog, which in essence states: Simplify elearning like an artichoke, know new learners’ instincts.

By: Mbise

Mbise — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:57:18 +0000

I’d like to hear more about effective techniques of teaching/learning.

By: Ruth Rodgers

Ruth Rodgers — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:47:49 +0000

I don’t disagree with the underlying theme here, but caution that when an androgological approach was first developed, it was in an era when only about 25% of the population (those with an academic bent) went to post-secondary. Today, with more like 75% being expected to attend some kind of post-secondary experience (including many of lower academic ability/affinity), we need to be aware that many students will need a supported transition from pedagogy to androgogy, and not expect instant maturity and ability to self-direct!

By: mrw00dy

mrw00dy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:21:59 +0000

I totally agree – but it seems this is an anarchic epistemology that will be misunderstood or ignored by the majority. How will it ever catch on? It is difficult being in an axial period.

By: John

John — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:05:47 +0000

Interesting discussion. I think the over-emphasis on pedagogy rather than andragogy is why education often seems so boring and pointless.

By: It’s Andragogy, folks! | Guro

It’s Andragogy, folks! | Guro — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:55:39 +0000

[...] of the blogs I enjoy reading is Open Education. The latest entry, “21st Century Schools – Pedagogy Must Give Way to Andragogy“, just introduced me to Marcia L. Conner, who also happens to believe that education should [...]