Malcolm Knowles
American educator (1913–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (August 24, 1913 – November 27, 1997) was an American adult educator, famous for the adoption of the theory of andragogy—initially a term coined by the German teacher Alexander Kapp. Knowles is credited with being a fundamental influence in the development of the Humanist Learning Theory and the use of learner constructed contracts or plans to guide learning experiences.[3]
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Malcolm Shepherd Knowles | |
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Born | (1913-08-24)August 24, 1913 |
Died | November 27, 1997(1997-11-27) (aged 84) |
Education | A.B., 1934 M.A., 1949 Ph.D., 1960 |
Alma mater | Harvard University, University of Chicago |
Known for | andragogy, adult education |
Political party | Democrat[1] |
Board member of | Massachusetts Adult Education Association (member of governing board) |
Spouse | Hulda Elisabet Fornell (m. August 20, 1935) |
Children | 2 |
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