Dorothy MacKeracher, my M.Ed. thesis advisor, wrote this about Taylor's model:

"I sometimes introduce Taylor’s model in a course when I sense that many learners have become confused and are convinced they are not smart enough to be in the class. By introducing the model, I provide them with an easy way to re-enter the dialogue with others and share their concerns.... The most frequent response [to Taylor’s model] is: “Why didn’t you tell us this would happen? I thought I was the only one who was confused and anxious. I thought I was crazy (or stupid)."
— MacKeracher, D. (1996). Making Sense of Adult Learning. Toronto, Ontario: Culture Concepts.