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Adult Learning Theory

Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (1913-1997)

Knowles had a significant impact on the field of adult education. He was determined to discuss the fact that adults learn differently than children and thus bringing in the concept of andragogy.

 

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K. Patricia Cross

Cross was a very influential figure in the field of adult education. Her publications provided the basis to develop adult non-traditional study opportunities. Her most prominent publication was her 1981 "Adults as Learners".

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