MALCOLM S KNOWLES : A REVIEW OF ANDRAGOGY AND SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

This paper deals with a critical review based the works of knowles such as, 1)self-directed learning: a guide for learners and teacher,1975. 2) the adult learner: a neglected species, 2nd ed, 1973,1978. 3) Androgogy in action , 1984 4) the adult learner : A neglected species, 1990, pp 44-63, and some other literatures. It will be divided into headings to be discussed including themes, educational practice, traditionm identity, my own practical adjustments as teacher, and the contribution of knowles work to adult learning and the contribution of knowles work adult learning and the analsysis of knowles’ work.