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Andragogy term coined
German educator, Alexander
Kapp, first used the term andragogy for "adult learning' to describe theory of education. Alexander Kapp - First Known User -
Project-Based Learning
John Dewey developed the project-based learning theory which involves the learner learning by doing. Adult Learning Theories -
Andragogy resurfaces
Eduard Lindeman and Eugen Rosenstock-
Hussey used the term andragogy, arguing that "adult education requires special teachers, methods, and philosophy" Principles of Andragogy: Theory, Examples, and Implementation -
Zone of Proximal Development
In the 1930s, Lev Vygotsky developed the zone of proximal development which is "the gap between what a student can do independently and what they can potentially do with the help of a more knowledgeable other." What Is the Zone of Proximal Development? -
Theory of Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget introduces the Theory of Cognitive Development, finding that the brains of children work very differently that adults and that children go though four stages of intellectual development. Piaget Stages of Development -
Bloom's Taxonomy
Benjamin Bloom created Bloom's Taxonomy, categorizing educational goals and objectives into six varying levels. Bloom's Taxonomy -
Andragogy developed officially
Malcolm Knowles developed andragogy which is all about the art and science of teaching adults. Adult Learning Theories -
Self-Directed Learning: A Guide for Learners and Teachers
Malcolm Knowles published the book 'Self-Directed Learning: A Guide for Learners and Teachers', proposing six principals to guide educators in adragogical teaching methods. Principles of Andragogy: Theory, Examples, and Implementation -
Transformative Learning Theory
Jack Mezirow, an American sociologist, developed the theory of transformative learning which focuses on the idea that learners can shift their thinking when introduced new information. What is the Transformative Learning Theory -
Self-Directed Learning
D.R. Garrison developed the self-directed learning theory, building off of Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy. It is an educational approach that allows learnings to be in charge of their own learning. Adult Learning Theories