Malcolm Knowles

Malcolm Shepherd Knowles ( born August 24, 1913 in Montana; † 27 November 1997) was an American adult educators (adult education ) or Andragoge, known for his design of a theory of andragogy; him great influence is attributed to the development of the humanistic ( humanism ) learning and educational theory.

Knowles studied at Harvard University and graduated in 1934. From 1959 he taught for 14 years at the University of Boston.

Works (selection)

  • Informal adult education. New York: Association Press, 1950.
  • Knowles, MS, & Knowles, HF How to develop better leaders. New York: Association Press, 1955.
  • Knowles, MS, & Knowles, RF Introduction to group dynamics. Chicago: Association Press, 1959.
  • Self-directed learning: A guide for learners and teachers. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall / Cambridge, 1975.
  • The adult education movement in the United States. Malabar, FL: Krieger, 1977.
  • The modern practice of adult education: From pedagogy to andragogy. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall / Cambridge, 1980.
  • The adult learner: A neglected species. Houston: Gulf Publishing Company, 1990.
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