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Davenport, Joseph, III; Davenport, Judith A. – 1984
The term andragogy, often defined as "the art and science of helping adults learn," has gained wide recognition during the last decade or so. Although used in the early 19th century, the term was popularized in this country by Malcolm Knowles in his book, "The Modern Practice of Adult Education: Andragogy Versus Pedagogy"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Continuing Education
