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“Action learning particularly obliges subjects to become aware of their own value systems, by demanding that the real problems tackled carry some risk of personal failure.”

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Reg Revans was a renowned British professor, born on May 14, 1907, and passed away on January 8, 2003. He made significant contributions to adult education and self-directed learning. more

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