Define Andragogy

Adult learning theory. Knowles terms androgogy was defined as the art and science of adult learning. His adult learning theory had four basic principles: 1. Adults should be involved in all stages of their learning process. 2. The material studied should be relevant to their needs. 3. Experience and mistakes should guide the learning process and 4.The learning process should be problem or task based rather than content based.  [Read more]

This TESOL glossary presents terms which are links to the description of that term. All the terms are in general use throughout the teaching industry with a particular focus on EFL. Some slight variations in meaning may be possible depending upon the specific area the term relates to, but on the whole, we have chosen those terms with generally accepted meaning and minimal ambiguity. Simply click on the TESOL glossary link term below for the full definition. When learning the English language students are regularly confronted with vocabulary that is new and unfamiliar to them. In order to learn how to pronounce these words correctly the student needs to hear... READ MORE Recognition that professional standards have been met. Recognition that academic and other standards have been...  [Read more]