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Andragogy and Self‐Directed Learning: Pillars of Adult Learning Theory

20011,398 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sharan B. Merriam · University of Georgia

Abstract

Abstract Andragogy and self‐directed learning continue to be important to our present‐day understanding of adult learning.

Topics & Keywords

Adult and Continuing Education Topics Innovative Education and Learning Practices Reflective Practices in Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education

Volume 2001, Issue 89, pp. 3-14

DOI: 10.1002/ace.3

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 42.78

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