An edition of Adult learning (2013)

Adult learning

linking theory and practice

First edition.

by

  • 0 Ratings
  • 5 Want to read
  • 0 Currently reading
  • 0 Have read
Cover of: Adult learning by Sharan B. Merriam
Preview Only

My Reading Lists:

Create a new list

Check-In

×Close
Add an optional check-in date. Check-in dates are used to track yearly reading goals.
Today
Notes
  • 0 Ratings
  • 5 Want to read
  • 0 Currently reading
  • 0 Have read
Notes

Check nearby libraries

Buy this book

Last edited by ImportBot
December 20, 2023 | History
Edit
An edition of Adult learning (2013)

Adult learning

linking theory and practice

First edition.

by

  • 0 Ratings
  • 5 Want to read
  • 0 Currently reading
  • 0 Have read

"Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for graduate students and practitioners alike. The expert authors have infused each chapter with teaching and instructional applications as well as personal relevance for the reader. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World--globalization; technology; social networking; formal, non-formal, and informal learning The Culture and Context in Adult Learning The Foundations of Learning Theory--behaviorism, cognitive psychology, social constructivism, situated cognition Andragogy Self-directed Learning Transformative Learning The Body and Spirit in Learning Experience and Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Mind, including neuroscience Intelligence--practical and emotional intelligence, learning and cognitive styles Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives "--

Publish Date
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Language
English
Pages
302

Check nearby libraries

Buy this book

Previews available in: English

Subjects
Vuxenundervisning, Activity programs in education, Education and globalization, EDUCATION, General, Adult education, Research, Adult learning, EDUCATION / General, Education
Edition Availability
Cover of: Adult learning
Adult learning: linking theory and practice
2014, Jossey-Bass
in English - First edition.
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Adult Learning
Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
2013, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat

Add another edition?

Book Details

Table of Contents

1. Adult learning in today's world : The social context of adult learning ; The adult learner and learning in adulthood ; Settings where learning occurs
2. Traditional learning theories : What is learning? ; Learning theories
3. Andragogy: the art and science of helping adults learn : Before andragogy ; Assumptions about adult learners ; Andragogy today
4. Self-directed learning : The nature of self-directed learning ; The process of self-directed learning ; Self-directed learning in various contexts ; Assessing self-directed learning ; Critiques of self-directed learning
5. Transformative learning : What is transformative learning? ; Sites of transformative learning ; Promoting and evaluating transformative learning ; Concluding thoughts, unresolved issues
6. Experience and learning : On the relationship between experience and learning ; Models of experiential learning ; Reflective practice and situated cognition
7. Body and spirit in learning : Embodied learning ; The spirit in learning
8. Motivation and learning : Motivation defined ; Motivation theory ; Motivation in adult education
9. The brain and cognitive functioning : Brain basics ; Memory ; Intelligence ; Cognitive development and wisdom
10. Adult learning in the digital age : The technology context ; Adult learners in the digital age ; The teaching-learning context of the digital age
11. Critical thinking and critical perspectives : Being critical ; Critical theory ; Critical perspectives ; Critical thinking ; Critical action: mindful and timely intervention ; Creating a critical classroom
12. Culture and context, theory and practice in adult learning : Culture and context ; Culture and learning ; Culturally relevant teaching ; The relationship between theory and practice ; A framework for adult learning.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-286) and index.

Internet Archive - 2

Internet Archive 2

Series
The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series, Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Copyright Date
2014

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
374
Library of Congress
LC5215 .M524 2014, LC5215, LC5215.M524 2014eb, LC5225.L42

The Physical Object

Pagination
xviii, 302 pages
Number of pages
302

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL27791067M
Internet Archive
adultlearninglin0000merr
ISBN 10
111813057X
ISBN 13
9781118130575, 9781118419106, 9781118416310
LCCN
2013025024, 2013026292
OCLC/WorldCat
832262544

Community Reviews (0)

Feedback?
No community reviews have been submitted for this work.

Lists

This work does not appear on any lists.

History

Download catalog record: RDF / JSON
December 20, 2023 Edited by ImportBot import existing book
November 14, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot import existing book
August 22, 2020 Edited by ImportBot import existing book
March 8, 2020 Edited by ImportBot import existing book
December 13, 2019 Created by MARC Bot import new book