Adult's experiences are a rich resource for learning. Adults learn more effectively through experiential techniques such as discussion or problem-solving than they do through passive listening. Adults are aware of specific learning needs generated by real-life events such as marriage, taking a new job, losing a job, etc. Adults are competency-based learners, that is, they want to learn a skill or acquire knowledge that they can apply pragmatically to their immediate circumstances. Pedagogy literally means the art and science of educating children, pedagogy is often used as a synonym for teaching.
Pedagogy embodies teacher-focused education.
Andragogy , on the other hand, is the art and science of helping students learn. It is widely used by adult educators to describe the theory of adult learning. Showing learners how to direct themselves through information - The need to be self directing. Relating the topic to the learner's experiences - Greater volume and quality of experience. People will not learn until ready and motivated to learn - Readiness to learn.