Models of teaching are really models of learning designed to help students acquire knowledge and to help students acquire skills, values, and ways of thinking. It is a description of the learning environment, including teaching behavior.

i) Pedagogy
ii) Andragogy
iii) Heutagogy

Pedagogy (Children’s Learning)

In pedagogy, the learner is dependent while the teacher takes the entire responsibility to lead the learning. Hence, it is a teacher-centered approach.

Andragogy (Adult Learning)

In andragogy, the learner has more independence while the teacher acts as a facilitor or guide. Hence, it is a student-centered approach.

Heutagogy (Self-Directed Learning)

In heutagogy, the learner is motivated to satisfy the need for competence while the instructor only sets outcomes and provides guidance and formative feedback.