Which is one of the six assumptions of adult learning?

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Which is one of the six assumptions of adult learning?

Adult learning theory emphasizes that, as people mature, their self-concept shifts toward self-direction. This means adults take increasing responsibility for planning, evaluating, and guiding their own learning, choosing what and how to learn. That shift is the best match to the idea that the learner’s self-concept moves toward being self-directing, reflecting the move from dependence to autonomy that Knowles highlighted. The other statements don’t fit this pattern: learning for adults isn’t typically a passive process—engagement and drawing on prior experience drive effective learning; readiness to learn is tied to relevant life tasks and responsibilities, not unrelated tasks; and motivation is often internal rather than always externally imposed.

Adult learning theory emphasizes that, as people mature, their self-concept shifts toward self-direction. This means adults take increasing responsibility for planning, evaluating, and guiding their own learning, choosing what and how to learn. That shift is the best match to the idea that the learner’s self-concept moves toward being self-directing, reflecting the move from dependence to autonomy that Knowles highlighted.

The other statements don’t fit this pattern: learning for adults isn’t typically a passive process—engagement and drawing on prior experience drive effective learning; readiness to learn is tied to relevant life tasks and responsibilities, not unrelated tasks; and motivation is often internal rather than always externally imposed.

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