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The adult learner

Book • 1978
Malcolm Knowles' The Adult Learner articulates the theory of andragogy, distinguishing adult learning from traditional pedagogical approaches.

The book emphasizes learner agency, relevance, and the importance of process-oriented instruction tailored to adults' experiences and needs.

Knowles outlines practical strategies for educators to design learning that leverages adults' motivations and problem-centered orientation.

He synthesizes research and practice to offer a framework for structuring adult education programs and self-directed learning.

The work has been highly influential in shaping adult education, workplace training, and continuing professional development practices.

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Kyle Norton
as a key text explaining principles of adult learning relevant to enablement design.
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Tara McMullin
when explaining adult learning theory as the basis for a process-oriented approach to teaching adults.
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