Tough on learning, Tough on the causes of learning
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 1971, 1979

Tough on learning, Tough on the causes of learning

Almost half a century ago (1971) Allen Tough wrote The Adult's Learning Projects. Terrible title, brilliant book.

In Chapter 5 he examines why adults learn and offers six reasons:

  • To use the knowledge / skill imminently
  • To teach the knowledge / skill
  • To enhance understanding for a future situation
  • For pleasure / out of curiosity
  • To boost self-esteem / confidence
  • For credit / qualification

I think they're just right today. In fact, we have modern-day terminiology for some of these eg just-in-time training for the first and digital badging for the last. Dr Tough says that one of these reasons dominates. I'm interested to know if that's still the case so I've set this up as an online poll - please take 10 seconds to add your opinion. Results will appear instantly after you've answered the (one) question. And I'll post the results on here soon.

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