There are many reasons adult learners may want, or need to pursue additional learning. Perhaps they want to acquire a skill, seek higher education, or expand their knowledge in a particular field. When we think of a learning in a traditional sense, our mind likely goes to youth in a traditional classroom setting. But learning doesn’t stop post-graduation, and doesn’t only happen in a traditional school environment. More importantly, children and adults are very different when it comes to how they learn, so different techniques must be used in order to make learning effective for adults.
In 1968, American educator Malcolm Knowles shared a theory that distinguished adult learning from childhood learning. The below infographic showcases both the Characteristics of Adult Learners, and the Motivation behind Adult Learning.
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Motivation for Adult Learning
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