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Andragogy applies more to adult learning and/or adults students. This term means that they have busy lifestyles and responsiblites (i.e. family, careers, etc). Pedagogy caters to the younger adult who does not have a lot of responsiblies; therefore, they can commit more time to their studies and/or learning. Adult students are also motivated and want to be in school versus younger adults go because they need to but don't necessarily have a plan yet about what they ...

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