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The Concept Of Self-Directed Learning In Adult Education, Ruth Mwangangi
The Concept Of Self-Directed Learning In Adult Education, Ruth Mwangangi
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The concept of self-directed learning in adult education is still not fully understood. As most scholars do not agree with the theory of andragogy, there is more confusion. However the concept of self-directed learning in adult education in the United States "contains an amazingly rich body of ideas, folk knowledge, bona fide theory and impeccable history" (Courtney, 1992, p. 158). The real question is to understand how self-directed learning motivates the adult learner to perform the various roles as demanded in the society.