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Journal articles on the topic "Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory"

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Tennant, Mark. "An evaluation of Knowles’ theory of adult learning." International Journal of Lifelong Education 5, no. 2 (April 1986): 113–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0260137860050203.

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Bagaskara, Roy. "REORIENTATION OF ANDRAGOGY THEORY IN THE LEARNING PROCESS." JURNAL PENDIDIKAN ROKANIA 4, no. 3 (November 2, 2019): 315. http://dx.doi.org/10.37728/jpr.v4i3.241.

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The purpose of writing this article is to reintroduce the concept of adult learning (andragogy). Because basically learning adults with children is different. It is said by adults, when physically, biologically, and psychologically mature. The method of writing this article uses the literature study method. Knowles explained that andragogy is an art of teaching for adults. According to Knowles there are four main assumptions that distinguish between andragogy and pedagogy, namely: self-concept, experience, readiness for learning, and orientation towards learning activities. The application into the learning process is to create a pleasant learning atmosphere, pleasant physical environment. Identification of the needs of learning citizens is identified together between learning citizens and tutors so that it can be known the real situation. Fourth, learning experiences are arranged together between learning citizens and tutors so that they will feel ownership of the material to be delivered. Keywords: Reorientation, Learning, Andragogy
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Halpern, Rebecca, and Chimene Tucker. "Leveraging adult learning theory with online tutorials." Reference Services Review 43, no. 1 (February 9, 2015): 112–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-10-2014-0042.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply adult-centered learning theories to online information literacy tutorials. Design/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual paper that examines the application of adult learning theories to online information literacy tutorials. The application is supported by examples from the literature of libraries and higher education, and from the writers’ own experiences with designing online tutorials informed by adult learning theories. Findings – As online learners continue to be a growing population on our campuses, and as those online learners continue to be older than our traditional students, librarians must be prepared to design information literacy objects tailored to the unique learning styles of adults. Building from Knowles’ theory of andragogy, online tutorials that are informed by adult-centered strategies can be powerful tools for engaging with the adult online learner. Practical implications – This article gives a useful and comprehensive overview of adult learning theory as applied by education and library researchers. It also provides a specific example of how those theories can be implemented in online tutorials through the Information Literacy Toolkit the authors created. Originality/value – While there is literature on applying adult learning theory to library environments, little of it addresses how to do so in an asynchronous, self-paced tutorial. This is a contribution to the literature on asynchronous learning environments and suggests concrete ways to incorporate an adult-centered approach to digital learning objects.
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Clapper, Timothy C. "Beyond Knowles: What Those Conducting Simulation Need to Know About Adult Learning Theory." Clinical Simulation in Nursing 6, no. 1 (January 2010): e7-e14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2009.07.003.

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Han, Pi-Chi, and John A. Henschke. "Cross-Cultural Learning and Mentoring." International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology 3, no. 3 (July 2012): 26–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/javet.2012070103.

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Dr. Malcolm Shepherd Knowles popularized andragogy as the theory of adult learning and was referred to as the Father of Adult Education in the United States (US). As his doctoral students, the authors had extensive personal contacts with him. This paper utilizes the method of autoethnography to explore how cross-cultural learning and cross-cultural mentoring facilitate transformative learning with the development of intercultural competencies for sojourners when they interact with a significant human being in cross-cultural settings.
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Aljohani, Obaidalah H., and Sarah M. Alajlan. "Motivating Adult Learners to Learn at Adult-Education Schools in Saudi Arabia." Adult Learning 31, no. 4 (January 19, 2020): 150–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045159519899655.

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This study’s main purpose was to identify adult learners’ motivation to pursue learning at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu adult-education schools. The study also investigates if there is a difference by gender, by age, and among learners in terms of their internal and external motivation to learn. The study’s theoretical framework came from Knowles’ theory of andragogy. A survey consisting of a self-administered questionnaire was used. The study population included all adult learners ( n = 463) at the Yanbu adult-education schools in Saudi Arabia. The results revealed the importance of the five motivators (social contact, family togetherness, social stimulation, cognitive interest, and religious stimulation) for adult learners at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu adult-education schools. However, this study indicated that adult learners are more motivated internally than externally. Therefore, teachers should pay attention to the internal factors more than the external factor to keep up with their students’ level of motivation.
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Mukan, Nataliya, Olena Barabash, and Maria Busko. "The Analysis Of Adult Immigrants’ Learning System In Canada." Comparative Professional Pedagogy 5, no. 2 (June 1, 2015): 20–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rpp-2015-0035.

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AbstractIn the article the problem of adult immigrants’ learning in Canada has been studied. The main objectives of the article are defined as: analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature which highlights different aspects of the research problem; analysis of the adult immigrants’ learning system in Canada; and the perspectives for creative implementation of Canadian experience in Ukraine.Adult education and learning throughout the world have been studied by foreign and domestic scientists: fundamentals of lifelong education (O. Martirosyan), theory and practice of adult education (V. Horshkova); peculiarities of adult learning (L. Mazurenko); andragogical (M. Knowles), structural and functional, systemic approaches (N. Alboim); personality-oriented (S. Lisova); axiological (T. Brazhe) approaches; psychological, pedagogical, andragogical, sociological researches of adult education (T. Kuchay, L. Tymchuk) etc. Adult education in Canada has been studied by M. Borysova, N. Mukan, O. Ohiyenko, but the learning system of adult immigrants has not been studied yet. Among research methods we have used comparative and logical methods, induction and deduction, content analysis, prognostic method etc. The following research results have been presented: the adult immigrants’ learning has been described as a system which consists of such components as the aim and objectives, fields of study, functions, principles, legal framework, environment and stages of learning, content and operational components, monitoring and assessment. Among the perspectives of further research we can define the analysis of Canadian “Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition” system.
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Torrisi-Steele, Geraldine, and Guido Carim Jr. "An Adult-Learner Approach to the Learning Design of Safety Management System Training in Aviation." International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology 10, no. 3 (July 2019): 39–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijavet.2019070103.

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The goal of training is to improve employee performance, and ultimately support organizational success. However, training does not always effectively transfer to workplaces to positively affect work practices, particularly because of disconnect between behaviourist approaches and contemporary work arrangements. The transfer of training to the workplace remains problematic. The present article is motivated by the need to challenge the status quo of training design and draw greater attention to learning design, beyond the confines of behaviourism. The aim of the article is to provoke critical discussion around learning theories and training design. We propose Knowles' adult learning principles and Mezirow's transformative learning theory, useful guide for the learning design of training. The learning design of a university-based safety management systems training course in aviation is discussed from the vantage point of the proposed guiding philosophy. Six specific strategies are presented supported by the evaluation of the course effectiveness conducted after the first iteration.
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Charungkaittikul, Suwithida, and John A. Henschke. "Applying Andragogical Concepts in Creating a Sustainable Lifelong Learning Society." International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology 8, no. 4 (October 2017): 38–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijavet.2017100104.

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Today, the world is changing, re-establishing the role of education to have a developed society. This article aims to explore the practical application of Andragogy as a key element for creating a sustainable lifelong learning society, to propose strategies for developing a lifelong learning society using andragogical concepts, to enhance ‘andragogy' as a scientific academic discipline and to expand on the horizon of andragogical assumptions and processes put forth by Malcolm Knowles. The literature on andragogy demonstrates the need to consider the future of andragogy, which may strengthen the theory and allow for the assumptions and processes to further guide this aspect of adult education. While the journey towards a lifelong learning society will continue to evolve, the lessons learned may help to identify key facilitating factors as well as pitfalls to be avoided in formulating more comprehensive lifelong learning society development strategies in the future.
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Mitchell, Marion L., and Mary Courtney. "Improving transfer from the intensive care unit: The development, implementation and evaluation of a brochure based on Knowles' Adult Learning Theory." International Journal of Nursing Practice 11, no. 6 (December 2005): 257–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172x.2005.00533.x.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory"

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McNally, John D. "Systematic Development and Validation of a Course of Instruction in Prior Learning Assessment." Scholar Commons, 2010. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3543.

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Many post-secondary schools across the country offer adult working students an opportunity to obtain at least partial credit for work and life experiences in their curriculum through portfolios. The primary goal of this project was to design, develop and evaluate a portfolio course for adult students at a small independent university. Design emphasized adult learning theory and incorporated instructional design best practices throughout. Also significant to the design was the implementation of the Quality Matters ™ Rubric. The project focus was to intertwine the six assumptions of adult learning theory while implementing best practices and effective instructional strategies, and to conduct formative and summative evaluations. The study incorporated a pre-test - post test instrument and satisfaction questionnaire for quantitative data collection. The results of this project are positive based on the evaluation data collected during this project.
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Salvant, Abena. "Identifying Barriers to Graduation for Nontraditional Students." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1931.

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Increased enrollments of nontraditional students in U.S. higher education institutions have prompted many college and university administrators to consider student service programs. These programs ensure that support services are available to nontraditional students to cultivate healthy graduation rates among that student population. The purpose of this study was to discover factors that influence nontraditional students to become disengaged or be retained. The study was a qualitative case study with data collected from individual interviews with 10 nontraditional students participating in online and traditional onsite delivery systems at a private, nontraditional higher education institution in the western United States. The theoretical framework that guided this study was Knowles's andragogy theory. The research questions addressed students' perceptions of the role of persistence, barriers, self-direction, intrinsic motivation, delivery systems, learning modality, and academic and support services in their academic success. Data analysis was conducted to identify themes by coding the narrative responses and using member checks to validate data interpretations. Findings derived from the interviews indicated that students believed that they benefitted from a community of support within the university system. A professional development workshop was designed as a project to train university employees on how to create a professional learning community (PLC) to support students. This PLC was designed to promote positive social change by enhancing retention of adult students in academic programs until graduation and create an environment where people work together in a collaborative way within the university to ensure student success.
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Conroy, Jacqueline. "Increasing Known Performance Indicators Using Andragogy-Based Models." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5999.

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Variety of training models are used in large retail organizations in South Carolina. Large retail organizations have leaders educating their employees using multiple methods of training without regard as to how adults learn. Leadership of large retail organizations in South Carolina may be investing in training materials, concepts, and facilitation methods that may not have substantive impact on known performance metrics. Knowles' theory of andragogy has been at the forefront of adult education theory as it has led many researchers to explore new methods for adults to learn effectively. A quasi-experimental study was designed to determine if an andragogy based training models have influenced performance of employees measured by existing performance indicators. The data were collected from a t sample of 715 employees before and after an andragogy style training was administered. The data analysis, using paired t-test. showed significant variance in all three dependent variable metrics. Sales and credit card percent to goal metrics showed negative variance and item locate metric showed a positive variance thus providing quantifiable data from andragogy-style training. This study addressed the gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of training adults using adult-learner methods and has the potential to contribute to positive social change by affecting the culture of how employers in large retail organizations are training their employees. Management for large retail organizations could find a higher return on investment the training as well as increased morale; while increasing retailer profits and potentially increasing career advancement opportunities and merit increases.
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Henry, George William. "An historical analysis of the development of thinking in the principal writings of Malcolm Knowles." Queensland University of Technology, 2009. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/30346/.

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Malcolm Shepherd Knowles was a key writer and theorist in the field of adult education in the United States. He died in 1997 and left a large legacy of books and journal articles. This thesis traced the development of his thinking over the 46-year period from 1950 to 1995. It examined the 25 works authored, co-authored, edited, reissued and revised by him during that period. The writings were scrutinised using a literature research methodology to expose the theoretical content, and a history of thought lens to identify and account for the development of major ideas. The methodology enabled a gradual unfolding of the history. A broadly-consistent and sequential pattern of thought focusing on the notion of andragogy emerged. The study revealed that after the initial phases of exploratory thinking, Knowles developed a practical-theoretical framework he believed could function as a comprehensive theory of adult learning. As his thinking progressed, his theory developed into a unified framework for human resource development and, later, into a model for the development of self-directed lifelong learners. The study traced the development of Knowles’ thinking through the phases of thought, identified the writings that belonged within each phase and produced a series of diagrammatic representations showing the evolution of his conceptual framework. The production of a history of the development of Knowles’ thought is the major outcome of the study. In addition to plotting the narrative sequence of thought-events, the history helps to explicate the factors and conditions that influenced Knowles’ thinking and to show the interrelationships between ideas. The study should help practitioners in their use and appreciation of Knowles’ works.
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Cooke, James C. (James Clinton). "Malcolm Shepherd Knowles, the Father of American Andragogy : A Biographical Study." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1994. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278013/.

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This is a qualitative, single-subject, historical, and biographical study. Malcolm Shepherd Knowles is the subject of this research. The problem of the study is to explore the uniqueness of Malcolm S. Knowles in light of his contributions to adult education and to the andragogical model of adult learning.
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Davies, Lindsay. "Adult teaching and learning theory : a psychoanalytic investigation." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2010. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11791/.

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The overarching aim of this thesis is to enhance the theoretical status of post-compulsory education by effecting a non-empirical, psychoanalytic examination of adult teaching and learning theories. The study arises out of the observation that – in comparison with disciplines within the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - psychoanalytic perspectives are both underemployed in practical contexts and have negligible theoretical impact within this field. The study provides a contribution to educational theory and practice through the development of a postmodern psychoanalytical methodology and its methods. These are operationalised through the development of a suite of tools based on Jung's (1971) the theory of psychological types. This involves the adaptation of Jung's psychological categories into epistemological characteristics that are then used to identify strengths, contradictions and omissions within theoretical material. The resulting Jungian Typological Instrument (JTI) is applied to selected case study topics that reflect contemporary discourses, theories and concepts within the field of adult teaching and learning. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the JTI it is applied to two case study topics and critically examines their theoretical underpinnings. The first of these topics is the 'micro' model of reflection-in-action, which is drawn from Schön's (1983) formulation of reflective practice. The larger, 'macro', discourse of lifelong learning forms the second case study as articulated in the UNESCO report Learning to Be (Faure et al. 1972) and the Green Paper The Learning Age (DfEE 1998). The insights and outcomes arising from these analyses form the evaluation process for the methods. As psychoanalytic approaches are not unproblematic, this investigation incorporates philosophical reflection and conceptual analysis as meta-level evaluation strategies for the methodological level of the study. This dual-level evaluation reveals that the proposed methodology and methods together offer a robust and trustworthy approach to theoretical analysis, which has potential applications for both theory and practice within the adult teaching and learning context.
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McManus, Margaret Louise. "Training the trainer knowledge of Knowles'; adult learning characteristics by computer science faculty and students at a Northwest Florida University /." [Pensacola, Fla.] : University of West Florida, 2008. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/WFE0000124.

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Dawson, Catherine Elaine. "Learning choices : a grounded theory study of adult returners." Thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 1999. http://shura.shu.ac.uk/3128/.

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This research is a grounded theory study of the learning choices of adult returners. For the purpose of this research, 'adult returner' has been defined as somebody who left school at the earliest opportunity who, after a period away from formal education, has identified a desire or a need to re-enter the system. Forty-three semi-structured, in-depth interviews and three focus groups have been conducted with a total of 58 adult returners at various stages of the returning process. Some adults had just started to think about returning to education, but had not identified an entry route, whereas others were progressing through their chosen entry route, whether in adult education, further education or higher education. A process of theoretical sampling and comparative analysis, whereby data are jointly collected, coded and analysed, was adopted for this research. Using this method, themes and categories were inductively generated from the data. Processes, rather than static accounts, were taken into account by conducting a number of repeat interviews. By doing this it was possible to consider how learning choices might change as adults progress through their chosen entry route. The aim of a grounded theory study is to develop a core-category and a number of related sub-categories. The core category for this research is 'parameters of choice' which describes how adults appear to have their choices framed by a number of parameters which effect the perceived degree of choice available to them. The related sub-categories which have been developed from the data are 're-balancing', 'self-assessment', 'becoming attuned' and 'awareness-raising'. By describing these categories and illustrating how they relate to each other, the research goes beyond other studies which consider easily identified and articulated influences on choice, such as those studies which look at barriers to participation. This research suggests that adults do not consider their choices to be blocked by barriers, but instead see their choices as being framed by a number of constraints. If their first choice is not possible, they will go on to consider alternatives within their existing parameters, or wait until these parameters widen. The research relates the findings to both theory and practice within the field of adult education and in relation to the notion of lifelong learning. In this way, the research serves to enrich at a theoretical and practical level the understanding of adult returners' learning choices.
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Gromilovitz, Kathleen. "Perceptions of Faculty Using MyMathLab in Traditional, In-Seat Math Classes." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6209.

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MyMathLab, an online interactive and educational system by Pearson Publisher, was implemented in 2 lower-level, traditional in-seat algebra courses to provide supplemental, instructional support to students in the fall of 2015 at the college under study. After the first year of use, no significant change in student success was reported, although more students passed intermediate algebra without first taking elementary algebra. The problem addressed in this study was that student results suggested there might be benefits to using MyMathLab that should be investigated. Knowles' theory of andragogy was used in this qualitative case study to gather perceptions of 7 2016-2017 faculty selected through stratified purposeful sampling. The research questions explored the benefits and challenges of using MyMathLab to support students in understanding math concepts and the effect on classroom time for instruction. The 3 major themes that resulted from analysis of the data collected through semistructured interviews were additional practice, immediate feedback, and ownership. Student data were used to triangulate and substantiate the findings. The resulting project was a professional development program for faculty using available resources in MyMathLab. Formative and summative evaluations were recommended to collect feedback from participants. The project contributes to positive social change by increasing faculty confidence in using the product to improve student success and increase student graduation rates. The findings of this study may also contribute to positive social change by supporting existing results from previous studies on the use of digital technology in traditional, in-seat math courses.
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Weber-Mayrer, Melissa Margaret. "Early Childhood Professional Development: An Experimental Study of Adult Teaching Practices Derived from Adult Learning Theory." The Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1467133461.

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Books on the topic "Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory"

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Third update on adult learning theory. San Francisco, Calf: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

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Long, Huey B. Self-directed learning: Application & theory. [Athens, Ga.]: Adult Education Department, [University of Georgia, 1988.

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Adult education and lifelong learning: Theory and practice. 4th ed. New York: Routledge, 2010.

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1937-, Jarvis Peter, ed. Adult education and lifelong learning: Theory and practice. 3rd ed. London: RoutledgeFalmer, 2004.

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Patricia, Cranton, ed. The handbook of transformative learning: Theory, research, and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2012.

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The power of critical theory: Liberating adult learning and teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2005.

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Malinen, Anita. Towards the essence of adult experiential learning: A reading of the theories of Knowles, Kolb, Mezirow, Revans and Schön. Jyväskylä, Finland: University of Jyväskylä, 2000.

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Brockett, Ralph Grover. Self-direction in adult learning: Perspectives on theory, research, and practice. London: Routledge, 1991.

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Butler, Jocelyn A. A Review of adult learning theory and staff development research. Portland, Ore: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 1989.

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Shea, Michael J. The art of teaching touch: Theory and practice of adult learning and development. Juno Beach, FL (13878 Oleander Ave., Juno Beach, 33408): Shea Educational Group, 1998.

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Book chapters on the topic "Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory"

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Conner, Marcia. "Adult Learning Theory." In Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, 141–43. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_1003.

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Holland, Peter, and Rachel Lenders. "Adult Learning: From Learning Theory to Parliamentary Practice." In Parliamentarians’ Professional Development, 37–55. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24181-4_3.

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David, T. J., and L. Patel. "Adult Learning Theory, Prizes and Motivation: Fundamental Learning Issues." In Advances in Medical Education, 7–10. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4886-3_2.

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Brookfield, Stephen. "Critical Adult Education Theory: Traditions and Influence." In The Palgrave International Handbook on Adult and Lifelong Education and Learning, 53–74. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55783-4_4.

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Hoggan, Chad. "Exercising Clarity with Transformative Learning Theory." In The Palgrave International Handbook on Adult and Lifelong Education and Learning, 35–52. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55783-4_3.

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"Strengthening the Practice and Research Foundation of Andragogy Amidst Some Growing Controversy and Resistance to It." In Facilitating Adult and Organizational Learning Through Andragogy, 23–44. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3937-8.ch002.

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Zemke and Zemke believed 30 ideas/concepts/techniques related with adult learning/andragogy can help toward accomplishing the job as adult educators. Tenant analyzed Knowles' popular andragogical assumptions and processes, while Hartree, Jarvis, and the Davenports considered Knowles' andragogy overrated in its contribution. Not to be deterred, Knowles' published his book The Adult Learner (third edition) and Andragogy in Action, a compendium of 36 positive organizational results of andragogy. Brookfield called American andragogy an unproven theory. Taylor offered a very strong and articulate research-based process model for Knowles' andragogical implementation of four phases and four transitions into learning for self-direction in the classroom. Henschke developed an andragogical assessment inventory entitled: Modified Instructional Perspectives Inventory (MIPI), which is Cronbach Alpha validated three times for reliability, including seven factors of which ‘teacher trust of learners' is the strongest factor with 11 elements describing its dimensions. This chapter explores this.
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"Hesitation Concerning Andragogy Continues." In Facilitating Adult and Organizational Learning Through Andragogy, 88–101. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3937-8.ch005.

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Sandlin critiques andragogy's prominence from three contrasting adult education trends: Africentric, feminist, and critical. Stanton validates congruence between andragogy and self-directed learning through an almost perfect ‘bell-shaped' facilitator measurement. Reischmann insists andragogy is the science of lifelong/life-wide learning and adult education as the practice of education/learning of adults. Biao's 25-year Nigerian study supports only andragogically prepared facilitators be allowed to teach andragogy. Savicevic observed that since his initial 1966 USA visit to his 2006 visit, there had not been one single serious study in adult education/learning that did not refer to andragogy as a conception. Bellamio translated Knowles' 1990 edition of The Adult Learner into Italian. This action helped Italian HRD professionals take responsibility for improving their sphere of influence within their corporations. Savicevic's perceives on Knowles' contribution in andragogy will place him meritoriously in the development of this scientific discipline. This chapter explores all of this.
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"Theory, Research, and Definition of Andragogy." In Facilitating Adult and Organizational Learning Through Andragogy, 305–56. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3937-8.ch013.

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Rosenstock posed andragogy as a necessity in which the past, present, and future merges with theory in becoming practical deeds. Knowles presents his first published iteration of andragogy as being a major technological breakthrough in the field of adult education. Hadley developed a 60-item questionnaire assessing an adult educator's andragogical and pedagogical orientation. Henschke developed an andragogical inventory that contained 45 items within seven factors, found congruence with self-directed learning, and was Cronbach-Alpha validated for reliability three times with an almost perfect ‘bell-shaped' measurement for an andragogical facilitator. Poggeler listed 10 trends he hopes will be helpful for future development of European andragogy and perhaps may apply to the USA. Rachal identified seven criteria for implementing empirical studies of andragogy. Biao found after 25 years of research that andragogical programs/courses need to be staffed by people academically prepared and competent in andragogy. This chapter explores all of this.
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Laurian-Fitzgerald, Simona, Carlton J. Fitzgerald, Carmen Alina Popa, and Laura Bochis. "The New Normal." In Handbook of Research on Student-Centered Strategies in Online Adult Learning Environments, 140–71. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5085-3.ch007.

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Adult learners are different from younger learners. Many have taken Knowles' ideas to work with adult learners as if they all are the same. Knowles described adult learners as more self-directed, willing to be responsible for what they do, unwilling to have teachers impose arbitrary information on them, ready to learn, task oriented, and experienced. Prather adds many adults have more immediate goals for their lives and careers. Kenner and Weinerman find adults want more collaborative relationships with professors. Adult students are unique and come to classes from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, with different needs, wants, and learning preferences. Many students are prepared for college, while others are petrified. In this chapter, the authors argue that instructors should understand their students in order to help them be successful. Students are not alternative students; they are normal, intelligent people who can and will learn. Thus, the goal should be student-centered online learning.
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"Some Foundational Aspects of Andragogy's History." In Facilitating Adult and Organizational Learning Through Andragogy, 45–66. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3937-8.ch003.

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This chapter offers a vigorous clash for and against andragogy within this time frame but reaching back to ancient roots informing the development of andragogical ideas and connecting with the very beginning of the 21st century. Savicevic from Serbia provided a critical consideration of andragogical concepts in 10 European countries – five Western and five Eastern. Knowles clearly articulates in one place his six assumptions and eight process elements of andragogy. Poggeler from Germany listed 10 trends, which he hoped would be beneficial in future European and USA research. Welton launched a very vigorous accusation against Knowles and andragogy that declares their abandonment of adult education's vital role in fostering democratic action. Draper traced the metamorphosis of andragogy as humane treatment of adult learners. Savicevic's comprehensive andragogy book includes thirty of his works over 26 years and views andragogy as a fairly independent scientific discipline.
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Conference papers on the topic "Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory"

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Kleinke, Stefan, and Yuetong Lin. "Application of Adult Learning Theory to STEM Education in Online Learning Environment." In 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). IEEE, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/fie44824.2020.9274197.

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Gehtmane-Hofmane, Ilona. "Grounded Theory Methodology for Understanding How Equine Assisted Learning Contributes to Adult Learning." In ATEE Spring Conference in Riga. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.22364/atee.2019.itre.33.

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Karipidis, Nikolaos, and Jim Prentzas. "BLOGS AND THEIR INTEGRATION IN ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE THEORY OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING." In International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/inted.2016.1560.

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Abdul Aziz, Azlan, Mohamad Ibrahim, Mohd Nor Hajar Hasrol Jono, and Nor Azilah Mohd Asarani. "Incorporating instructional design and adult learning theory in the e-content development of an interactive multimedia course." In 2014 International Symposium on Technology Management and Emerging Technologies (ISTMET). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/istmet.2014.6936522.

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Tóth, Noémi Evelin, and Győző Yang Zijian. "Magyar nyelvtan tanulását segítő alkalmazás átalános és középiskolás diákok részére." In Agria Média 2020 : „Az oktatás digitális átállása korunk pedagógiai forradalma”. Eszterházy Károly Egyetem Líceum Kiadó, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.17048/am.2020.211.

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A kutatás célja egy olyan tanulást segítő alkalmazás megvalósítása, amely segítségével a magyar diákok számára könnyebbé tehető az olyan anyanyelvi alapok megértése, mint például, hogy miként épülnek fel a mondatok, milyen egységekből állnak össze és azok hogyan viszonyulnak egymáshoz. A száraz nyelvtani anyagok helyett önállóságot növelő, játékos és interaktív feladatokkal több diák is közelebb kerülhetne a magyar nyelvhez és annak mélyebb megértéséhez. Tapasztalat, hogy a tanulók számára a nyelvtan, mint tanóra, sokszor okoz nehézségeket a tanulás során. Bár az évek alatt átfogó anyagot kapnak ahhoz, hogy a nyelvtan mindennapi használata ne jelenthessen gondot, azonban sokan így sem tudják összeegyeztetni a tanultakat a gyakorlattal, hiába használják nap mint nap helyesen az anyanyelvüket. Elmondható, hogy messze elmarad az általában kedvelt tantárgyak mögött, holott mindennek az alapját az jelentené, ha egy ember a saját anyanyelvét jól ismerné és használná. Ezért fontos lenne elérni, hogy a gyerekek számára a nyelvtantanulás, korosztálytól függetlenül, ne csak teher legyen. Találják meg a nekik megfelelő nehézségű feladatokat, amelyeket élvezettel oldhatnak meg, megfelelő visszajelzést kapva arról, ha hibáztak és azt hogyan javíthatják. Ehhez társul egy olyan webes technológiákkal és nyelvészeti eszközökkel támogatott alkalmazás, ami rendelkezik a megfelelően felépített és letisztult felhasználói felülettel, ami kisebb gyerekek és szülők számára is érthető és könnyen használható. Az alkalmazás funkciói közé tartozik mind a törzsanyag elsajátítása, mind a helyesírás és a mondatok elemzése, ellenőrzése. A tananyag csakúgy, mint ahogy az iskolában, témakörökre bontott, amikben korosztály szerint megtalálhatók a feladatsorok és a hozzájuk artozó magyarázó részek. Így könnyebben feldolgozható, lépésről lépésre, gyakorlati példákon keresztül tanulható az elmélet. A feladatok sokszínűsége miatt a diákok figyelme fenntartható és különböző jutalmazási rendszereken keresztül a tanulás élvezetesebbé válhat. A szoftver hátterében pedig jól bevált, különféle nyelvi elemzők implementálásával maga a szoftver is részt vesz a mondatok elemzésében, a helyesírás ellenőrzésében az iskolákban tanított nyelvi szabályok alapján. A felhasználók pedig maguk is megadhatják az elemezni kívánt mondatot, vagy mondatokat. Mindezzel nemcsak a diákok, de a pedagógusok munkája is egyszerűbbé válhat, ugyanis azzal, hogy a diákok nemcsak az órán kaphatnak visszajelzést a tudásukról, ami a legtöbb iskolában heti egy-két alkalmat jelent, az önálló, otthoni tanulás is eredményessé válhat, a program így elősegíti az anyag helyes rögzülését is. ----- Hungarian grammar learning application for primary and high school students ----- The aim of this research is the development of an application that allows Hungarian students to learn the basics of the Hungarian grammar in an easier way, for instance the sentence structure, the different units that build up a sentence, and how they relate to one another. Instead of the plain grammar rules, this application motivates students for independence, helps students to get closer to the Hungarian language by friendly and interactive tasks, and allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the language itself. When it comes to grammar lessons many individuals have experienced difficulties in the learning process. Although they get a brief overview during the years, granting them the correct use of their language in the everyday life without complication, some still can’t manage to apply their studies in practise. It can be stated that it is far behind the popular subjects, despite the fact that it would be the basis of everything, that a person knows and uses their mother language in the correct way. This is one of the main reasons why we need to find a way, in which every individual regardless of their age finds learning grammar more than just a burden. They should be able to find the right tasks for their knowledge, which they can solve with joy, getting the right feedback, letting them know of their mistakes, and ways to correct those mistakes. Such a thing would be the application stated above, using web technologies and linguistic tools, including a properly structured and clean user interface, which would be easy to use and understand for both small children and adults as well. The application would function as a tool for learning the core material, besides accurate spelling, analysing sentences and inspecting them. The educational material would be themed just like in school, in which themes one can find tasks for particular age groups along with the explanation. With this approach the theory is more processable through practical examples. With the diversity of tasks the attention of students is more viable, and using some kind of a rewarding system the learning process becomes more enjoyable. The software would take part in analysing the sentences, supervising the spelling based on the language and grammar rules applied by schools, alongside with the well proven language analysts. The users would also be able to specify their own sentences when it comes to analysing. Thereby not just the learning process for students would become easier, but the performance for teachers and educators, considering that the students would not only receive feedback of their knowledge in school, which only happens one or two times a week, but also during their independent learning processes which they can manage outside of school, since the application supports the correct fixation of material.
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Kaplan, Dana, and Maya Wizel. ""MIND THE GAP": THE TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING PROCESS OF SECOND LANGUAGE PRACTITIONERS WHEN BECOMING SCHOLARS." In International Conference on Education and New Developments. inScience Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36315/2021end056.

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This paper is about transformations from knowing to not-knowing and from doing to becoming. The paper’s focus is an ongoing research project on a new Doctorate program in Modern Languages studies (DML) and the process that the students in this program undergo when transitioning from being practitioners to becoming novice scholars. This program is part of a conscious effort to create an academic field whereby scholarly and professional types of knowledge are organically co-produced and this interlaced knowledge is expected to fertilize practitioners’ professional practices. The program’s graduate students are mostly in their mid-career and are motivated to pursue their DML studies for multiple reasons. The necessity of developing a study plan that can foster their transition from practitioners to scholars and help them develop a researcher identity became evident early on. Students were expected to quickly re-adjust their self-image as future theorizers who could carry out independent research and produce original scholarship. While the challenges mentioned above are not unique to this specific doctorate program and are well documented in the extensive scholarship on doctorate students’ education, fewer studies have addressed the particular challenges faculty and students face as part of the latter’s transition from practitioners to graduate students and novice researchers. Therefore, we ask, what accounts for a successful process of supporting language teachers in becoming novice researchers? Our aim is twofold: first, to detail our pedagogical rationale, dilemmas we faced, and the solutions we carved out; and secondly, to contribute to a nascent discussion on doctorate students’ training and academic socialization in applied disciplines. Using Mezirow’s adult learning theory of Transformative Learning, we describe the challenge of designing a process of academic socialization that can support adult learners’ development and shift in perceptions, skills, and actions. During the first four cohorts of the program, in an introductory course, “Research Foundations,” we faced dilemmas regarding reading materials and teaching activities, and collected students' reflections and communications with us, the course professors. Accordingly, the paper explicitly emphasizes our efforts to actively foster a culture of independent learning and a productive learning community by introducing new knowledge and skills. The paper can benefit instructors who design and lead graduate programs for practitioners in any field of practice.
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