"Malcolm S. Knowles stands as a giant catalyst at the juncture—past, present, and future— of andragogy (the art and science of helping adults learn) within the field of Adult Education and Human Resource Development."
Abstract: "The article discusses guidelines for the development of online learning tools and courses that support adult learners and effective adult learning."
Abstract: "The article focuses on principles used by adult educator Malcolm Knowles that are foundation of his approach to adult learning called andragogy"
Abstract: "The human resource development discussed in this article is based on the andragogical model. The andragogical model is a process model in contrast to the content models employed by most traditional educators."
Abstract: "Knowles' foundational principles of adult learning in making presentations are that (1) the audience should be active participants in a process of inquiry and (2) the process should build on the background, needs, interests, problems, and concerns of the audience."
Abstract: "Offers advice on how to teach people to become self-directed learners. Motivating people to become self-directing; evidence that adults do want to be self-directing; Capability of trainers to learn to be facilitators of self-directed learners."
Abstract: "Examines the assumptions of individual and modern models of education. Purpose of education; Nature of education; Characteristics of a conductive learning environment; Educational responsibility; Nature of adult learning."
Abstract: "The term self-directed learning has since its seminal definition in 1975 by Malcolm S. Knowles acquired a range of meanings, which has led to communication difficulties about this subject."
The Adult Learner: the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development
Open and distance education theory revisited
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
The Andragogic Learning Center
Perspectives of Quality in Adult Learning