Questions to Apitholo #30

Further questions to apitholo, about apithology and humanity inquiry ...

Question #30 – What is the difference, practically, between andragogy (for adults) and apithagogy (for all humanity)?

There are a significant number of differences. Learning to distinguish these is part of learning about humanity learning. The reason for the differences in the practice of these two learning forms is found in the what, the who and the why of the learning.

In andragogy (as adult learning) there are assumptions that adult learners learn best when they can draw on personal experience, apply the learning directly to something of practical relevance and where the experience of the learning enhances their sense of self-identity. We enjoy this form of learning as there is a sense of accomplishment and efficacy.

In apithagogy (as generative humanity learning) the presumptions are the opposite. As an individual we do not (and cannot) know the totality, the generative is by definition unfamiliar territory, and the learning may be profoundly significant if reflective of a humanity intimacy. We enjoy this form of learning as there is a sense of expansiveness and possibility.

In andragogy, the ‘what’ is practical utility. The ‘who’ is to meet a personal priority. The ‘why’ may be simply the enjoyment of a new proficiency.

In apithagogy, the ‘what’ is the integration of apithological coherences as presences. The ‘whom for’ is humanity (timelessly). The ‘why’ is the enablement of generative learning capacities that will exist as future potentialities.

It is not just that the techniques in these forms of learning are practically different, they are also differently premised and outcome directed. In andragogy it is respectful to the learner if the learning is like me. In apithagogy it is respectful to the learning, if the learner comes into it openly, as a participant in humanity.

Apitholo ~The Centre For Humanity Learning

"Pathways for the Humanity Contributive"

“If you hold some of apithology’s questions, you may as well ask for all of its answers.” - willvarey

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