The Adult Learner

Author : Malcolm S. Knowles
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000072916
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Malcolm S. Knowles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include: Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field. The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner. An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids. For each chapter, there will be a PowerPoint presentation, learning exercises, and added study questions. Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.

Author : Malcolm S. Knowles
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317812174
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Malcolm S. Knowles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’s pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centered approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. This eighth edition has been thoughtfully updated in terms of structure, content, and style. On top of this, online material and added chapter-level reflection questions make this classic text more accessible than ever. The new edition includes: Two new chapters: Neuroscience and Andragogy, and Information Technology and Learning. Updates throughout the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field. A companion website with instructor aids for each chapter. If you are a researcher, practitioner or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning that you should not be without.

Author : Sharan B. Merriam
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118416317
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Learning written by Sharan B. Merriam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master’s-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today’s World Traditional Learning Theories Andragogy Self-Directed Learning Transformative Learning Experience and Learning Body and Spirit in Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Cognitive Functioning Adult Learning in the Digital Age Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives Culture and Context Discussion questions and activities for reflection are included at the end of each chapter.

Author : Brookfield, Stephen
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335152260
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding And Facilitating Adult Learning written by Brookfield, Stephen and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 1986-06-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a critical examination of the myths surrounding adult education and its practice.

Author : Laurie Materna
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452294925
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jump-Start the Adult Learner written by Laurie Materna and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-05-24 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Overall this text is a very interesting read with significant applicability to both advisors and faculty. The creative advisor will have no problem synthesizing Materna's ideas and theories of brain-compatible learning strategies into daily interactions with students and faculty." —Jennifer Varney, Hesser College Use these interactive strategies to help adults become more self-directed in their learning, improve their ability to comprehend and apply complex information, and unleash their creative potential.

Author : Carol E. Kasworm
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781575241098
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Responding to Adult Learners in Higher Education written by Carol E. Kasworm and published by Krieger Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text for higher and adult education practitioners integrates contemporay research and practice. It offers insights into the diverse characteristics of adult students; best practices for admission, entry, service support and retention of students; and further resources.

Author : Malcolm S Knowles
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136346139
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Malcolm S Knowles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great update of a classic. Should be required reading for anyone involved with adult learning in schools, businesses and communities." Sam Stern, Professor & Dean, School of Education, Oregon State University, USA How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely infl uential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. This update of a pioneering classic contains all Knowles’ original chapters alongside a newer second part by Elwood "Ed" Holton and Richard A Swanson charting the advancements on these core principles. A third section includes selected readings from previous editions to illustrate the theory’s evolution, as well as important articles from other key experts around the world for a comprehensive view. This new edition includes: • New chapter outlines, learning objectives and careful edits of Malcolm Knowles’ work to simplify the original theory • Updates to the second part to refl ect the very latest advancements in the field • Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a specialist or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you shouldn’t be without.

Author : Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0750678372
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Malcolm Shepherd Knowles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes. Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles' program planning model. The second part focuses on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice. The last part of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Dr. Knowles. This new edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners and students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments. * Provides a theoretical framework for understanding adult learning issues both in teaching and workplace environments * Essential reading for a wide audience of practitioners and students in the field of adult learning and human resource development * Incorporates Knowles'classic theories on adult learning alongside the latest advances in the field

Author : Robin J. Fogarty
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1483361055
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Robin J. Fogarty and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover strategies that work with the adult learner! Based on the authors' 20 years of combined experience, this illuminating text examines the challenge of teaching adults and reveals what really works when leading professional development training for educators. Ideal for new and aspiring staff developers, this resource presents research-based adult learner theory and reviews assumptions about adult learners, principles that guide adult learning practices, and adult responses to change. The authors discuss all aspects of adult training, including: Roles people play in group processes The three-tiered change process The evolution of professional development models Levels of information transfer to the classroom

Author : Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 9780872010239
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adult Learner written by Malcolm Shepherd Knowles and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1984 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This third edition book examines the various theories of learning and how these are often the basis for adult teaching methods even though they are child learning theories. Knowles contends that techniques for teaching adults must differ from teaching children because adults bring motivations, goals, expectations and experiences which are different from those of children. This book covers theories of learning, androgogy, theories of teaching, applying theories of learning and teaching to human res ource development. The book also contains select articles by Knowles and other authors. Included are case studies, learning styles, using learning contracts, the role of training in organization development and core competency diagnostic and planning guide.