Andragogy Glossary Definition

Andragogy is the study and practice of supporting adult learning, often emphasizing learner experience, relevance, autonomy, readiness, and practical application.

It helps designers build training that respects adult learners' prior knowledge and workplace goals without assuming every adult learns in the same way.

Andragogy is often contrasted with pedagogy, although effective adult instruction may combine adult-learning principles, instructional design, facilitation, and context-specific teaching methods. In U.S. contexts, compare the term with local adult education, workforce, and credential language before treating it as identical.