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Adult learning and andragogy have been subject to criticism from the academic world and practitioners. Here you can find information about the weak points of adult learning theory, and why it's simply not accurate as a guide for instruction and training.
Andragogy's Detectives: A Critique of the Present and a Proposal for the Future
By John R. Rachal - An abstract of a paper from the Adult Education Quarterly. Included as a possible reference for people looking for critiques of Knowles' formulation. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 1054 )Knowles' andragogy: an angle on adult learning
By na - A short editorial type commentary on Knowles and his andragogy approach. Contains some useful references. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 804 )Malcolm Knowles' Theory of Andragogy: A Critique.
By Hartree, Anne - (Note: This is an abstract) The author suggests that Knowles's concept of andragogy offers a philosophical position rather than a unified theory of adult learning. She examines weaknesses of the theory and discusses it in relation to humanistic psychology and existentialism. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 947 )Andragogy Revisited: Theory for the 21st Century ?
By Ralf St. Clair - An examination of the usefulness of Andragogy as a model and theory for the 21st Centure. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 746 )Stupid Trainer Tricks - Believing All Adults Are Self-Directed Learners
By Robert Bacal - Critique of the idea that all adults are self-directed learners. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 719 )Believing Adults Will Act Like Adults When In Learning Situations - Stupid Trainer Tricks
By Robert Bacal - Commentary - when adults don't behave like adults in the training classroom. (Added: 10-Jul-2007 Hits: 654 )
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