On the Debate of Knowles' Andragogy Theory

M.S.Knowles uses the concept of Andragogy to found the system of Andragogy theory based on the six basic theory assumptions.Knowles is the first person who sets up a comparatively close system of Andragogy theory in the western literature.His Andragogy theory evokes worldwide repercussions when it is published.It touches off a debate about the problem of Andragogy and pedagogy.This article points out that researching into the complicated education phenomena is more significant than studying the concept problem.It is believed that focus on the issue of adult learning is able to enrich the theory of Andragogy.