Factors of Adult Learners’ Motivation in the Pedagogical Heritage of M. Knowles.

Authors

  • Iryna Lytovchenko NTUU "KPI", Ukraine

Keywords:

adult learner, educational needs and goals, self-fulfillment, prevention of obsolescence, self-identity, maturity, M. Knowles

Abstract

Based on an analysis of scientific works by Malcolm Knowles the article substantiates the factors of adult learners‘ motivation, reveals the essence of the concept of ―adul according to M. Knowles, identifies needs and goals of adult learners aimed at their self-fulfillment.

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