A close reading of what Knowles (1984) meant by being self
-
directed reveals that he
appreciated
the need of adults to be actively involved in the decisions that affect them, and as
they matured, they became more capable of taking responsibility for themselves. Knowles did
not indicate that being self
-
directed meant being cut off from socialization w
ith others. In fact, he
recommended that the learning environment be collaborative, welcoming, and one of mu
tual
respect and trust (Knowles
,
1984). Knowles understood adults would enter educational settings
with the preconceived notions from their past. N
amely, they would recall educational situations
in which they were treated as dependent beings where they were taught information
predetermined by others as necessary to know. Knowles believed creating an environment that
encouraged learner input and fost
ered sharing of ideas was conducive to learning. Knowles
acknowledged that in some circumstances adults would be more independent and self
-
directed
than others based on factors such as age and experience. He used the example of simple “skills
training” as
perhaps being better suited to a pedagogical model of instruction vers
us an
andragogical one
A close reading of what Knowles (1984) meant by being self
-
directed reveals that he
appreciated
the need of adults to be actively involved in the decisions that affect them, and as
they matured, they became more capable of taking responsibility for themselves. Knowles did
not indicate that being self
-
directed meant being cut off from socialization w
ith others. In fact, he
recommended that the learning environment be collaborative, welcoming, and one of mu
tual
respect and trust (Knowles
,
1984). Knowles understood adults would enter educational settings
with the preconceived notions from their past. N
amely, they would recall educational situations
in which they were treated as dependent beings where they were taught information
predetermined by others as necessary to know. Knowles believed creating an environment that
encouraged learner input and fost
ered sharing of ideas was conducive to learning. Knowles
acknowledged that in some circumstances adults would be more independent and self
-
directed
than others based on factors such as age and experience. He used the example of simple “skills
training” as
perhaps being better suited to a pedagogical model of instruction vers
us an
andragogical one
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