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The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development / Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, Richard A. Swanson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2005]Copyright date: ©2005Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0750678372
  • 9780750678377
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 374 22
LOC classification:
  • LC5225.L42 K56 2005
Contents:
1. Introduction -- Part 1. The Roots of Andragogy -- 2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory -- 3. Theories of Learning -- 4. A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy -- 5. Theories of Teaching -- 6. An Andragogical Process Model for Learning -- Part 2. Advancements in Adult Learning -- 7. Andragogy in Practice -- 8. Adult Learning within Human Resource Development -- 9. New Perspectives on Andragogy -- 10. Beyond Andragogy -- 11. The Future of Andragogy -- Part 3. Practice in Adult Learning -- 12. Whole-Part ?Whole Learning Model -- 13. From teacher to facilitator of learning -- 14. Making things happen by releasing the energy of others -- 15. Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts -- 16. Core competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide -- 17. Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory -- 18. Training Delivery Problems & Solutions: An analysis of Novice & Expert Trainers -- 19. A Model for Developing Employee Work Effectiveness in New Roles and Environments.
Review: "The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners, students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments."--Jacket.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-360) and index.

1. Introduction -- Part 1. The Roots of Andragogy -- 2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory -- 3. Theories of Learning -- 4. A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy -- 5. Theories of Teaching -- 6. An Andragogical Process Model for Learning -- Part 2. Advancements in Adult Learning -- 7. Andragogy in Practice -- 8. Adult Learning within Human Resource Development -- 9. New Perspectives on Andragogy -- 10. Beyond Andragogy -- 11. The Future of Andragogy -- Part 3. Practice in Adult Learning -- 12. Whole-Part ?Whole Learning Model -- 13. From teacher to facilitator of learning -- 14. Making things happen by releasing the energy of others -- 15. Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts -- 16. Core competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide -- 17. Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory -- 18. Training Delivery Problems & Solutions: An analysis of Novice & Expert Trainers -- 19. A Model for Developing Employee Work Effectiveness in New Roles and Environments.

"The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners, students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments."--Jacket.

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