The term ‘Andragogy’ was coined by:

Correct option is D

Alexander Kapp, a German educator, coined the term Andragogy in 1833. The term refers to the method and practice of teaching adult learners, emphasizing the differences between how adults and children learn. While Malcolm Knowles popularized the term and developed theories around it, Kapp was the first to use the concept.
Information Booster:
· (a) Malcolm Shepherd Knowles: Known for popularizing Andragogy in the 20th century, but he did not coin the term.
· (b) Edward C. Linderman: Contributed to adult education but did not coin Andragogy.
· (c) Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi: Known for his educational reforms, focusing on children's learning, but not connected to Andragogy.
Additional Knowledge:
· Andragogy: Focuses on the self-directed learning of adults, based on life experiences and immediate application.
· Malcolm Knowles: Developed key principles of Andragogy, such as the need for adult learning to be problem-centered and relevant to real-life experiences.
· Pedagogy vs. Andragogy: Pedagogy refers to child-centered learning, while Andragogy is focused on adult learners.