Students will develop a 6-8 page written paper on a key leader in American Adult Education

Running Head: Biography Of Malcolm Shepherd Knowles                     1
Biography Of Malcolm Shepherd Knowles                             7
BIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM SHEPHERD KNOWLES
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
About Malcolm Shepherd Knowles    3
Malcolm Shepherd Knowles Work and Duties    5
Conclusion    7
References    9
Introduction
    The research essay is based on the biography of Malcolm Shepherd Knowles, who was an American adult educator. He was among one of the personalities, who got tremendous fame as an adult educator. In his whole life span, he achieved several degrees that were additional bonus in his achievements, particularly in his specified area of expertise. The educator has conducted several researches in his respective field, which is considered useful as per the societal perspective. Throughout his tenure, he played several roles in the enhancement of the adult learning as well as in several adult education programs. Malcolm was considered highly influential regarding the level of work he carried and offered interpretations of the society. He has written several books, journals as well as the chapters, which contains his research over the specific topic. Even after his retirement, he used to carry his influential ways in order to change the perspective of the society in context of adult education and learning.
About Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
    The American adult educator, Malcolm Shepherd Knowles, was born in the year 1913 in Livingston, Montana. He held dual roles as an academician as well as the practitioner in the consistent application and development of the several principles of the adult learning and the programs setup, which were dignified enough for the enhancement of the adult learning worldwide. Considering the early childhood of Malcolm, he has a very happy childhood; he constantly used to go out with his father, who was a veterinarian by profession on visit to ranches. Malcolm mentioned that he and his father use to discuss on several topics and used to enjoy those times. He recited a memorable section, where he said that his father use to listen to his opinions of several matters whether the topic is religion or the politics, they often use to discuss about the right and wrong (Henry, 2011).
    About his mother, Malcolm states that she helped him in being considerate, courteous as well as affectionate; she helped her through becoming a good human being. His further schooling also imparts several kind of courtesy in him. During his schooling, he was indulged in scouting activities, which led him to earn over fifty merit badges and several leadership roles. The knowledge he gained from the scouting was helpful for him during his school times as well as afterwards. Apart from the schooling, Malcolm was also good in the extracurricular activities, which was considered as a matter of great importance for him. He was always indulged in the extracurricular work and gaining the insight about the new things due to his efficient knowledge in the field, he held the crucial leadership position in the institution. Further, he was elected as the president of the Harvard Club as well as the president of the Philips Brooks House. Going forward he also became the General Secretary of the New England Model of Nations (Berestok,...