Abstract
Based on a review of the literature we describe the assumptions and salient concepts of two major perspectives on adult learning: the individual and the contextual. We then argue that although research should continue to be grounded in these two perspectives, we should expand our research efforts in a third paradigm consisting of an integration of these two perspectives.
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Recommended Citation
Caffarella, R. S.,
&
Merriam, S. B.
(1999).
Perspectives on Adult Learning: Framing Our Research.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/1999/papers/10
Perspectives on Adult Learning: Framing Our Research
Based on a review of the literature we describe the assumptions and salient concepts of two major perspectives on adult learning: the individual and the contextual. We then argue that although research should continue to be grounded in these two perspectives, we should expand our research efforts in a third paradigm consisting of an integration of these two perspectives.
