…..The PAH (Pedagogy / Andragogy / Heutagogy ) Continuum includes the teacher leading student development towards a self-directed path of learning. The teacher and student relationship begins with basic pedagogy. Along the way, the teacher and student collaborate on how the student will learn based upon what interests the student. The student begins to develop skills that allow the student to self prescribe learning sources, where to find information, where to seek guidance, and who might help direct along the learning pathway (http://heutagogycop.wordpress.com/tag/andragogy/)
According to several articles, educational technology encourages change in many aspects, such as with the pedagogy. Teachers have incorporated new technology into curriculum and has changed how they teach. The locus of control glides slightly towards student centered learning away from teacher centered pedagogy. So, is it still completely pedagogy? or can K-12 students, particularly high school students, begin to develop traits of andragogy? It is possible. “In contrast to pedagogy, andragogy promotes self-directedness or self-concepts associated with adult-like roles normally assumed after college graduation, including control of the learning process” (Plemmons, 2006)
A technology that could provide a tool for andragogy development is mobile devices. During a recent iPad experiment with 5th graders, observations show students exhibiting a more constructivist behavior. Other iPad integration efforts allowed students to personalize their applications and interface, and customize their learning styles to some extent. “The pilot
has also created an exploratory climate on campus—as teachers, students, and administrators learn at the same time how to use the iPad and what it will mean for their teaching and learning” (Foote, 2012).
Foote, C. (2012). Learning Together: The Evolution of a 1: 1 iPad Program.Internet@ Schools, 19(1), 14-18.
Plemmons, K. Application of Pedagogy or Andragogy: Understanding the Differences between Student and Adult Learners.
Great post. I do feel that technology can enable students to become more self-directed learners. In my last post I was talking about Khan's pilot program of having students work through their math homework in class with a computer at a self-directed pace. The computers provided assistance when help was needed, but overall their progression was autonomous. I think there is a lot to be said for self-directed learning. I feel the goal here is to create an environment that is not forced, but seems natural to the student- and is hopefully something they enjoy. It has the potential to create life-long learners instead of students who just want to meet the minimum passing requirements.
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