International Society for Self-Directed Learning
Connecting Self-Directed Learners Around the World
Remembering Dr. Huey Long
38th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium
March 12-14, 2025
University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, College of Education
Join us at the International Journal of Self-Directed Learning Annual Symposium!
Malcolm Knowles Memorial Self-Directed Learning Award
Recognizing excellence in promoting self-directed learning
The Malcolm Knowles Memorial Self-Directed Learning Award was created in honor and recognition of Malcolm S. Knowles. It is awarded to those who have made significant lifelong contributions to the field of self-directed learning.
2025 Shelley Payne
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2022 Albert Bandura
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2002 Paul Guglielmino
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2005 Roger Hiemstra
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2007 Maurice Gibbons
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2009 Sharan Merriam
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2011 Naomi Boyer
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2014 Jim Bellanca
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2024 Peter Zsiga
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2022 Brandi Kenner
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2002 Lucy Guglielmino
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2006 Allen Tough
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2008 Richard Durr
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2010 Philippe Carre
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2012 Philip Candy
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2015 Michael Ponton
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2023 Allison Zmuda
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2001 Huey Long
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2004 Ralph Brockett
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2007 Gary Confessore
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2009 Rosemary Cafferella
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2011 Robert Bulik
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2013 Ronald Gross
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2016 John Henschke
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