1. Learner self-concept —adults need to be responsible for their own
decisions and to be treated as capable of self-direction. Click on center
circle for more information.
Sources: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/knowlesa.htm, http://academic.regis.edu/ed205/Knowles.pdf,
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/history/knowles.html,
Self
concept
Taking
responsibility for
oneself
Seen by others
as capable of
oneself
Learning how to
learn and not be
taught
Less
dependency on
teachers