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

Edition 6th edition Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 378 pages) : illustrations Contents Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- Plan for the book -- Reflection Questions 1 -- Part 1 The Roots of Andragogy -- 2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory -- Why explore learning theory? -- What is a theory? -- What is learning? -- Summary 2 -- Refelection Questions 2 -- 3. Theories of Learning -- Propounders and interpreters -- Types of theories -- Summary 3 -- Reflection Question 3 -- 4. A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy -- Two streams of inquiry -- Contributions from the social sciences -- Contributions from adult education -- The roots of andragogy: An integrative concept -- An andragogical theory of adult learning -- First there was pedagogy -- Chapter Summary 4 -- Reflection Questions 4 -- 5. Theories of Teaching -- Theories of teaching from theories of learning -- Teaching concepts derived from learning theories about animals and children -- Teaching concepts derived from learning theories of adults -- Concepts of teaching derived from theories of teaching -- Perspective transformation/critical reflectivity -- Change theory -- Summary 5 -- Refelction Questions 5 -- 6. An Andragogical Process Model for Learning -- Preparing the learner -- Establishing a climate conductive to learning -- Creating a mechanism for mutual planning -- Diagnosing the needs for learning: Constructing a model -- Designing a pattern of learning experiences -- Operating the program (Conducting learning activities) -- Evaluating the program -- Contract learning -- A way to put it all together -- The evolving meaning of human resources development -- Reflection Questions 6 -- Part 2: Advancements in Adult Learning -- 7. Andragogy in Practice -- History of Andragogical Assumptions -- A Dynamic View of Andragogy -- Integrated system or flexible assumptions? -- The Andragogy in practice model -- Applying the andragogy in practice framework -- Reflection Questions 7 -- 8. Adult Learning Within Human Resource Development -- Human resource development goals -- HRD and performance improvement -- HRD and adult learning -- The premise of individuals controlling their own learning -- The phases of the adult learning planning process -- Conclusion 8 -- Reflection Questions 8 -- 9. New Perspectives on Andragogy -- The learner's need to know -- Self-directed learning -- Prior experiences of the learner -- Readiness to learn -- Orientation to learning and problem solving -- Motivation to learn -- Summary 9 -- Reflection Questions 9 -- 10. Beyond Andragogy -- Individual differences in adult learners -- Learning how to learn -- Developmental perspectives on adult learning -- Summary 10 -- Refelection Questions 10 -- 11. The Future of Andragogy -- The concept and philosophy of andragogy -- Research on andragogy -- The practice of andragogy -- Summary 11 -- Reflection Questions 11 -- Part 3: Practice in Adult Learning -- 12. Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model -- Model overview -- The first whole of the whole-part-whole learning model -- The second whole of the whole-part-whole learning model -- The parts of the wh Summary "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 Knowles. 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"--Resource description page "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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-360) and indexes Notes Print version record Subject Adult learning. Adult education. Training. Learning. Teaching. Adult learning Training Adult education Learning Teaching training. teaching. EDUCATION -- Adult & Continuing Education. EDUCATION -- Non-Formal Education. Adult education. Training. Adult learning. Teaching Learning Adult education Adult learning Training Erwachsenenbildung Lerntheorie Andragogie. Apprentissage chez l'adulte. Éducation des adultes. Genre/Form dissertations. Academic theses Academic theses. Thèses et écrits académiques. Form Electronic book Author Holton, Elwood F., 1957- author. Swanson, Richard A., 1942- author. LC no. 2004024356 ISBN 9780080481913 0080481914 1592785069 9781592785063 1423708067 9781423708063 9786611009977 6611009973 9781136359729 1136359729 9781136359675 1136359672 9781136359712 1136359710 0750678372 9780750678377

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