The spontaneous learning that takes place between groups of people that is known as “informal education” has many benefits for the adult learner. Malcolm Knowles, a pioneer in the field who outlined some of these benefits in his 1950 book Informal Adult Education described the flexibility of the learning process, the use of real-life experience and the enthusiasm and commitment of participants as significant elements for the gratification of the adult student. Almost 65 years later, with the introduction of widespread use of social media and an enhanced global awareness, we at the Center for Active Learning can add another six distinct benefits to his observations.
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AuthorJoanna White-Oldham Archives
November 2015
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