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1 online resource (685 pages) |
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Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Notes on the authors; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; PART 1 Adult learning; 1 Introduction to adult learning; 2 Exploring the world of learning theory; 3 Andragogy: a theory of adult learning; 4 The andragogical process model for learning; 5 Andragogy in practice: expanding the usefulness of the andragogical model; PART 2 The backdrop of learning and teaching theories; 6 Theories of learning; 7 Theories of teaching; 8 Adult learning within human resource development; PART 3 Advancements in adult learning; 9 New perspectives on andragogy |
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10 Beyond andragogy11 Information technology and learning; 12 Neuroscience and andragogy; PART 4 Practices in adult learning; 13 Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model; 14 Facilitating learning; 15 Guidelines for using learning contracts; 16 Core Competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide; 17 Personal Adult Learning Style inventory; 18 Effective technology-based adult learning; PART 5 International and future perspectives on adult learning; 19 European perspectives on adult learning; 20 Andragogy: international history, meaning, context, and function; 21 The future of andragogy; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
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 ac |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Print version record |
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Adult education.
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Adult learning.
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Training.
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training.
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EDUCATION -- Adult & Continuing Education.
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EDUCATION -- Non-Formal Education.
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Adult education
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Adult learning
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Training
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Holton, Elwood F., 1957- author.
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Swanson, Richard A., 1942- author.
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| ISBN |
9781317812173 |
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1317812174 |
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9781317812180 |
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1317812182 |
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9781315816951 |
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1315816954 |
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