The term Andragogy refers to _____.
AChildhood Learning theory
BAdolescence Learning theory
CAdult Learning theory ✓ Correct
DSelf-directed Learning theory
Correct answer: (C) Adult Learning theory
Explanation
Andragogy refers to the theory and practice of adult learning, guiding how mature learners are taught.
It rests on adults being self-directed, drawing on rich experience and learning what is relevant to their lives.
Childhood learning theory is pedagogy, where the teacher directs a dependent learner.
Adolescence learning theory is not the meaning of the term andragogy.
Self-directed learning is a feature within andragogy but not the definition of the word itself.
Malcolm Knowles popularised andragogy, distinguishing it from pedagogy, the art of teaching children.
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