Andragogy refers to methods and principles used in adult education. Therefore, andragogy literally means "leading man", whereas " pedagogy " literally means "leading children". Interpreted broadly throughout academic literature, the term also invites other definitions such as " adult education practice", "desirable values", "specific teaching methods", "reflections", and "academic discipline" , with many authors claiming it to be better than traditional adult education. The term has been used by some to allow discussion of contrast between self-directed and self-taught education. The term was originally coined by German educator Alexander Kapp in Andragogy was developed into a theory of adult education by Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy.