i have found this wikipedia source, but i am hoping someone can give me an academic source that highlights these personal characters of an adult learner.
would be most grateful if someone can come up with a result :-)
thanks Steve
“i) Self-control - restraint, emotional control ii) Stability - stable personality, strength iii) Independence - ability to self-regulate iv) Seriousness - ability to deal with life in a serious manner v) Responsibility - accountability, commitment and reliability vi) Method/Tact - ability to think ahead and plan for the future, patience vii) Endurance - ability and willingness to cope with difficulties that present themselves viii) Experience - breadth of mind, understanding ix) Objectivity - perspective and realism” Wikipedia (2008, section 3)
Permalink Reply by Marie on September 27, 2008 at 12:08am
Hi Steve, if you google andragogy and Knowles Theory of adult learning or anything similar, you will get academic sources. Knowles coined the term andragogy to differentiate adult learners from compulsory-aged learners.