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The term andragogy is often used to describe Malcom Knowles' theory of adult learning, while the term pedagogy was traditionally used to describe curriculum developed for children. Apply this to nursing education.

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With andragogy, the impetus for adults to learn is predicated upon personal motivation to ensure that the education applies to the adult's life. Incorporating andragogy into the nursing ...

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