Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy

 ▶️ Pedagogy: Derived from the Greek words "paidos," meaning child, and "agogos," meaning leading, pedagogy refers to the art and science of teaching children. It is traditionally associated with teacher-centered instruction, where the teacher is the primary source of knowledge and students are passive recipients. 

▶️ Andragogy: Coined by Malcolm Knowles, andragogy comes from the Greek words "andr," meaning man, and "agogos," meaning leading. It refers to the method and practice of teaching adult learners, emphasizing a learner-centered approach where adults bring their experiences and self-direction into the learning process. 

▶️ Heutagogy: Heutagogy, or self-determined learning, extends andragogy by emphasizing the development of learner autonomy and capacity. Coined by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon, it encourages learners to determine what and how they learn, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and the ability to learn independently.

▶️ Peeragogy emphasizes learning with and from peers. It's a co-learning model where students learn by teaching each other. 

▶️ Geragogy caters specifically to the learning needs of elderly adults, focusing on lifelong learning and enrichment.

▶️ Cybergogy combines elements of both pedagogy and andragogy to facilitate learning in a virtual or digital environment. 

▶️ Heuristagogy: Conceived by Dr. Victor L. Berardi, heuristagogy integrates the concept of heuristics into self-directed learning. It combines elements of heuristics (problem-solving techniques and learning from experience) with the principles of heutagogy, supporting learners in developing self-directed learning strategies that are both efficient and adaptive. Heuristagogy emphasizes the use of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to facilitate and support lifelong learning by focusing on satisficing (achieving satisfactory and sufficient outcomes) rather than optimization.

Source: 

1) Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy, and Heuristagogy: A Primer Knowledge Networks & THE Self-Organizing Learning Ecosystem June 22, 2024 THE+SOLE™ Institute

2) 6 Must Know Learning Theories that Shape 21st Century Instructional Design: Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy, Peeragogy, Geragogy, and Cybergogy Learning Theories By Anthony Miller