Self-directed learning and the assumptions of andragogy
Prepare a 5-7 page paper that addresses the questions listed under each section:
Section I: Self-directed learning
1. What do you think about self-directed learning in what and how we learn?
2. Can or should all learning be self-directed, why or why not?
3. Within the self-directed learning process, discuss the three types of models: linear, interactive, and instructional.
4. How can adult learners be supported as participants to self-directed learning; by family members, employers, friends, instructors?
Section II: Andragogy
5. Malcolm Knowles describes four assumptions of Andragogy. Discuss those four assumptions and the implications for the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning activities with adults.
• Include at least three references. Refer to Chapters 4 and 5, Merriam, Baumgartner, and Caffarella and other references within the text for authors and titles to help you examine the issues more closely. In addition, you may conduct an Internet search for articles. The articles must have an author, title, and date.
o This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: Double space, 1" margins, New Times Roman 12pt. font, in-text citation of references, title page and a reference page (title page and reference page are not counted as content pages).