Considers how characteristics of adult learners (self-direction, experience as a learning resource, need for learning, motivation, and orientation to learning) in Knowles' model of andragogy apply to adults with learning difficulties. Concludes that these adults may need both prescriptive and facilitative teaching. (SK)

Reviews the work of the late Malcolm Knowles, his theory and principles of andragogy, and the legacy of his classic writings. (SK)

Addresses the concern about whether confined students should be treated like children or adults. It includes quotes from works of pedagogy, andragogy, and adult education in corrections; and it proposes how correctional educators might interpret these ideas. (JOW)

This paper presents the initial findings from a study of education system in Nepal. This paper examines the adult learning opportunities within the educational and cultural contexts by reviewing available literature relevant to Nepal. Findings show that there are wider opportunities for adult learning than those considered from education and…

This study aimed to study the andragogical and pedagogical orientations of adults learning English as a foreign language. The Turkish version of the Educational Orientation Questionnaire (Christian, 1983) was used. Sixty adults at evening classes in Turkey were included in the study. The results of the study revealed that the subjects were more…

James Bucky Carter argues for the transformative potential of graphic novels in the English classroom. He advises teachers to be actively aware of the newer and lesser-known graphic novels and suggests approaches for examining the complex social issues the novels address.

This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and implementation challenges and outcomes of a unique "hands-on" global consulting program that is integrated into an international EMBA program for mid-career and senior American and European managers. It details the challenges for the integration of experiential action learning, double-loop…

A study attempted to describe visitors' psychological functioning while viewing museum exhibits. The research was designed to enable a comparison of psychological functioning as viewed by subjects and a researcher. Two sets of data were gathered, the first with 45 visitors (men and women, 25-65 years of age, with various educational levels) to a…

Values, attitudes, and beliefs are frequently neglected in education for public service. It is difficult to teach these concepts in a traditional pedagogical manner. Instead, concentration on these concepts is more appropriate through the "andragogical" approach often used in executive development programs. "Andragogy" is based on the educational…

Prison educators need to adopt a critical stance towards others' definitions of prison education and focus on the adult learning process and the educational benefits that can be derived within a prison. (JOW)

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. (SK)

The author briefly reviews the history of adult education in Yugoslavia, including the influence of professional journals, study travel, and international conferences. (LY)

Presents a brief review of the andragogical model of learning and reports on an attempt to implement the model. The activity involved a group of adult students who took a study tour of an Australian national park. (SK)

This overview of current research in adult education in Yugoslavia highlights the changed role of universities and lists research themes in the study of andragogy. (SK)

Staff developers can plan better programs if they have some knowledge of adult learning theory and if they use principles and practices of exemplary adult education. Participants should be helped to examine their cultural and organizational assumptions. (JD)