Adult Education Theory

From Adult Education

There are several important learning theories that apply to adult education. The following chapters will elaborate on the following learning theories.

• Andragogy and Malcolm S. Knowles (1913-1997)
• Cross's CAL Model (1981)
• McClusky's Theory of Margin (1963)
• Knox's Proficiency Theory (1980)
• Jarvis's Learning Process (1987)
• Self-Directed Learning
• Behaviorist Orientation
• Cognitive Orientation
• Humanist Orientation
• Critical Orientation
• Social Learning Orientation
• Constructivism
• Transformational Learning Theory
• Experiential Learning

Reference: Merriam, S. B. & Caffarella, R. S. (1999). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide. 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 0-7879-1043-0