Lindeman's Five Key Assumptions

1. EXPERIENCE

1.1. Build on past experience and knowlege.

2. SELF-DIRECTING

2.1. Adults have a need to be self-directing when learning.

3. INDIVIDUAL

3.1. As adults age, their needs change.

4. MOTIVATION

4.1. As adults experience needs and interests, they become more motivated to learn.

5. LIFE-CENTERED

5.1. What they learn can be directly related and is life-centered.