Thread:From previous version (1)

THIS IS AN ORPHAN PAGE

Adults bring a range of knowledge, experience and skills to learning. They may have already formed a concept of themselves as learners and may have a number of competing demands on their time. Malcolm Knowles pioneered the field of adult learning and identified characteristics of adult learners. He believes adults are autonomous and self-directed, have accumulated life experiences and knowledge, are goal oriented and relevancy-oriented, are practical and need to be shown respect. Instructors must acknowledge the wealth of experiences that adult participants bring to the classroom (Innovation and Business skills Australia, 2012).

=References= Innovation and Business Skills Australia. Free resources