Malcolm Knowles
Adult educator (1913-1997) · United States · On the map · Educators · Died at 84
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles was an American adult educator, famous for the adoption of the theory of andragogy - initially a term coined by the German teacher Alexander Kapp.
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About this person
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.
Country
United States
Category
Educators
Type
Educator
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1997 · aged 84
