Andra Vs Peda
Andra Vs Peda
Andra Vs Peda
- Module: Didactics
Level: Master 2_ Linguistics - Group: 02 - Teacher: Dr.Bouazid
The term pedagogy is derived from the Greek word paid , meaning
“child,” and Agougous , meaning “leader of.” Very literally then, pedagog
means “leader of children.” The pedagogical model allocates full responsibility
to the teacher for what subject will be learned, how it will be learned, and
ultimately whether the concept has been learned by the student . Based on
assumptions of learning and teaching evolved in European monastic and
cathedral schools between the seventh and twelfth centuries, pedagogy is the
educational mo del from which most U.S. schools, including higher education,
derive. The German high school teacher Alexander Kapp in 1833 was the first to
use the term “andragogy”. Although Kapp did not develop a theory of
andragogical principles, he did describe learning as a necessary life long process
in his book Plato’s Educational Ideas. Kapp argues that self reflection, intrinsic
motivation, and higher self-efficacy is the purpose of human life and learning
happens not only through instructors but also through life experience.
The principles and assumptions of andragogy are constantly studied and refined.
Although most educational institutions are established according to the
pedagogical model, theorists and educators are realizing the need for alternative
forms of practice in the adult learning process. Adults learn differently than
children, are motivated to learn for different reasons, and view themselves as
“learned learners.” Andragogical practices support the more mature
characteristics of adults and foster self-efficacy and higher learning.