A Decade Of Adult Learning

Author : Stephen McNair,Lucia Quintero-Re
Publisher : Niace
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015080860896

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A Decade of Adult Learning by Stephen McNair,Lucia Quintero-Re Pdf

This report on Adult Learning and Education in the UK since 1997 has been written for presentation and consideration at CONFINTEA VI, the sixth International Conference on Adult Education, which took place from 19 to 22 May 2009 in Belém, Brazil. It is a full-length survey and analysis of UK policy and practice over eleven years, with historical review chapters on policy, legislation and financing, on the quality of provision, on participation and achievement, on research, innovation and good practice and on adult literacy. It concludes with powerful statements on the global future of adult learning and the specific problems and opportunities faced by the UK. Produced for the UK Government by members of staff of NIACE (the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) and the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, this report will be an invaluable source of information, and a uniquely authoritative perspective, on the recent past and future prospects of adult learning.

Author : Sharan B. Merriam,Rosemary S. Caffarella,Lisa M. Baumgartner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470229224

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Learning in Adulthood by Sharan B. Merriam,Rosemary S. Caffarella,Lisa M. Baumgartner Pdf

In this updated landmark book, the authors have gathered the seminal work and most current thinking on adult learning into one volume. Learning in Adulthood addresses a wide range of topics including: Who are adult learners? How do adults learn? Why are adults involved in learning activities? How does the social context shape the learning that adults are engaged in? How does aging affect learning ability?

Author : Malcolm S. Knowles,Elwood F. Holton III,Richard A. Swanson,Petra A. Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000072914

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The Adult Learner by Malcolm S. Knowles,Elwood F. Holton III,Richard A. Swanson,Petra A. Robinson Pdf

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 : Morse A. Cartwright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:633875766

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Ten years of adult education by Morse A. Cartwright Pdf

Author : Dorothy MacKeracher
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781442690493

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Making Sense of Adult Learning by Dorothy MacKeracher Pdf

Learning is an inseparable part of human experience. Understanding how adults learn and applying that expertise to practical everyday situations and relationships opens the window on a broader understanding of the capacity of the human mind. Dorothy MacKeracher's Making Sense of Adult Learning was first published in 1996, and was acclaimed for its readability and value as a reference tool. For the second edition of this essential work, MacKeracher has reorganized and revised many of the chapters to bring the text up-to-date for contemporary use. Concepts are presented from learning-centred and learner-centred perspectives, while related learning and teaching principles provide ideas about how one may enable others to learn more effectively. Written for people preparing to become adult educators, Making Sense of Adult Learning provides background information about the nature of adult learning and the characteristics that typify adult learners. This new edition will be quick to assert its place as the premier guide in the field.

Author : Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000-10-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470907481

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Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education by Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes Pdf

Sponsored by the American Association of Adult & Continuing Education"This monumental work is a testimony to the science of adult education and the skills of Wilson and Hayes. It is a veritable feast for nourishing our understanding of the current field of adult education. The editors and their well-chosen colleagues consistently question how we know and upon what grounds we act. They invite us to consider not only how we can design effective adult education, but also why we practice in a particular socio-economic context." --Jane Vella, author of Taking Learning to Task and Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach "This new handbook captures the exciting intellectual and professional development of our field in the last decade. It is an indispensable resource for faculty, students, and professionals." --Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor, Adult and Continuing Education, Teachers College, Columbia University For nearly seventy years, the handbooks of adult and continuing education have been definitive references on the best practices, programs, and institutions in the field. In this new edition, over sixty leading authorities share their diverse perspectives in a single volume--exploring a wealth of topics, including: learning from experience, adult learning for self-development, race and culture in adult learning, technology and distance learning, learning in the workplace, adult education for community action and development, and much more. Much more than a catalogue of theory and historical facts, this handbook strongly reflects the values of adult educators and instructors who are dedicated to promoting social and educational opportunity for learners and to sustaining fair and ethical practices.

Author : Tom Nesbit
Publisher : Thompson Educational Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Adult education
ISBN : 1550772295

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Building on Critical Traditions by Tom Nesbit Pdf

How might Canadian adult educators be better informed about the overall richness and diversity of their collective practices? How might they promote greater involvement and equity? How can they inform policy-makers and the general public about the rich resources on offer? How can they better advocate for all adult learners?, By surveying and analyzing the current state of Canadian adult education, this book represents the latest attempt to answer these questions. Book jacket.

Author : M. Cecil Smith,Thomas Pourchot
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135686369

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Adult Learning and Development by M. Cecil Smith,Thomas Pourchot Pdf

Adult education occurs whenever individuals engage in sustained, systematic learning in order to affect changes in their attitudes, knowledge, skills, or belief systems. Learning, instruction, and developmental processes are the primary foci of educational psychology research and theorizing, but educational psychologists' work in these domains has centered primarily on the childhood and adolescent school years. More recently, however, a number of educational psychologists have studied learning and development in adulthood. The results of these efforts have resulted in what is now called adult educational psychology. The purpose of this volume is to introduce this new subfield within educational psychology. Section 1 focuses on the interplay between learning and development in adulthood, how various forms of instruction lead to different learning outcomes for adults, description of the diverse social contexts in which adult learning takes place, and the development of metacognitive knowledge across the life span. Section 2 describes both research and theory pertaining to adult intellectual functioning, thinking, and problem-solving skills within various contexts. Section 3 describes research in a variety of adult learning domains; discusses the cognitive and behavioral dimensions of reading in adulthood and the applications of reading in real-life circumstances; examines an educational intervention developed to promote forgiveness; and relates the outcomes of an intervention designed to educate parents about their children's mathematics learning. Section 4 summarizes the themes and issues running throughout this, the first book that has sought to span the gulf between adult education, adult development, and educational psychology.

Author : Kathleen P. King
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119049616

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Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning by Kathleen P. King Pdf

A comprehensive exploration of technology's role in adult learning Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning introduces educators and students to the intersection of adult learning and the growing technological revolution. Written by an internationally recognized expert in the field, this book explores the theory, research, and practice driving innovation in both adult learning and learning technology, and illuminates a powerful approach to recognize and leverage these opportunities. Building on current trends and research in technology and its use, each chapter illustrates the need, opportunities, and examples of current and future technologies that scaffold adult learning, and provides comprehensive coverage of both current and emerging challenges. Many adult learning faculty, practitioners, and students realize that technology presents a growing and ever-present set of issues, yet few feel confident in identifying the opportunities that arise with each step forward. This book clarifies the interplay between adult learning and learning technology, and characterizes the cyclic exchange of information and opportunities that link these fields now and in the future. Understand the critical issues currently affecting adult learning Learn how technology is presenting both opportunities and challenges for the teaching and learning of adults in different contexts Examine recent research on learning technology for adult learners Discover how technological innovation can be applied now and how it will continue to shape the future of learning Adult learning is on the rise, and there is no mistaking technology's role; whether they're learning with or about technology, today's adult learners come with unique sets of needs and skills that demand specialized approaches. Traditional pedagogical techniques don't transfer directly, and learning technology requires its own unique approach to development and use. Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning equips practitioners to further adult learning and shape the future of the field, while providing a rich perspective for classroom inquiry and research.

Author : John Comings,Barbara Garner,Cristine Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787961688

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The Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 3 by John Comings,Barbara Garner,Cristine Smith Pdf

This unique publication is written for practitioners in the field of adult learning and literacy. This third volume in the series from the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL). This is a collection of the best new knowledge and practice in the field, and includes an introduction by the editors and six articles by distinguished writers and practitioners, as well as reviews of the best books and key journal articles published in the past year.

Author : Simona Sava,Petr Novotny
Publisher : Firenze University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9788864534244

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Researches in Adult Learning and Education: The European Dimension by Simona Sava,Petr Novotny Pdf

The book represents several contributions that guide the readers in the comprehension of the paradigmatic shift from adult/lifelong education, to adult/lifelong learning. At the same time it presents the contexts where adults learn: the organized contexts, such as the institutions and services, and the informal contexts. The book is one of a series dedicated to adult learning and education developed under the auspices of ESRALE (European Studies and Research in Adult Learning and Education) an EU supported project. Its companion books are Maria Slowey (ed.) Comparative Adult Education and Learning. Authors and Texts and Vanna Boffo, Paolo Federighi, Ekkehard Nuissl, Empirical Research Methodology in Adult Learning and Education. Authors and Texts.

Author : Jovita M. Ross-Gordon,Amy D. Rose,Carol E. Kasworm
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118955116

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Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education by Jovita M. Ross-Gordon,Amy D. Rose,Carol E. Kasworm Pdf

A research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs of adult learners, this book provides a foundational overview of adult education, and an introduction to the organizations and practices developed to support adult learning in a variety of contexts. The discussion also includes select understandings of international adult education, policy, and methods alongside theoretical frameworks, contemporary and historical contexts, and the guiding principles of adult education today. Coverage of emerging issues includes the aging society, social justice, and more, with expert insight from leading authorities in the field. Many adult educators begin practice through the context of their own experiences in the field. This book provides the broader research, theory, and practice needed for a deeper understanding of adult education and its place in society. Learn the key philosophical and theoretical frameworks of adult education Survey the landscape of the field through contemporary and historical foundations Examine key guiding understandings and practices targeted to adult learners Delve into newer concerns including technology, globalization, and more Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education provides an expertly-led overview of the field, and an essential introduction to real-world practice.

Author : Morse Adams Cartwright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015002267717

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Ten Years of Adult Education by Morse Adams Cartwright Pdf

Author : Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470545980

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Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education by Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes Pdf

Sponsored by the American Association of Adult & Continuing Education"This monumental work is a testimony to the science of adult education and the skills of Wilson and Hayes. It is a veritable feast for nourishing our understanding of the current field of adult education. The editors and their well-chosen colleagues consistently question how we know and upon what grounds we act. They invite us to consider not only how we can design effective adult education, but also why we practice in a particular socio-economic context." --Jane Vella, author of Taking Learning to Task and Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach "This new handbook captures the exciting intellectual and professional development of our field in the last decade. It is an indispensable resource for faculty, students, and professionals." --Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor, Adult and Continuing Education, Teachers College, Columbia University For nearly seventy years, the handbooks of adult and continuing education have been definitive references on the best practices, programs, and institutions in the field. In this new edition, over sixty leading authorities share their diverse perspectives in a single volume--exploring a wealth of topics, including: learning from experience, adult learning for self-development, race and culture in adult learning, technology and distance learning, learning in the workplace, adult education for community action and development, and much more. Much more than a catalogue of theory and historical facts, this handbook strongly reflects the values of adult educators and instructors who are dedicated to promoting social and educational opportunity for learners and to sustaining fair and ethical practices.

Author : Rob Evans,Ewa Kurantowicz,Emilio Lucio-Villegas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789463003582

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Researching and Transforming Adult Learning and Communities by Rob Evans,Ewa Kurantowicz,Emilio Lucio-Villegas Pdf

Can adult education and learning be understood without reference to community and people’s daily lives? The response to be found in the chapters of this volume say emphatically no, they cannot. Adult learning can be best understood if we look at the social life of people in communities, and this book is an attempt to recover this view. The chapters of this volume reflect ongoing research in the field of adult education and learning in and with communities. At the same time the work of the authors presented here offers a very vital reflection of the work of the ESREA research network Between Local and Global – Adult Learning and Communities. The chapters showcase the broad range of professional practice, the variety in both methodology and theoretical background, as well as the impressive scope of field research experience the authors bring to bear in their papers. The first section provides the broad view of research into adult learning and community development emphasising how social movements are at the heart of local and global change and that they are critically important sources of power. The second section focuses in on the practice of educators/mediators working in local and regional contexts in which the tensions of the wider policy and discourse environment impact on adult learners. The third section privileges the view at the close level of research inside local communities in the field. International researchers and practitioners, particularly young researchers, who are active in adult learning and in local/global communities will be interested in this book. The emphasis of the chapters is on participatory and emancipatory social research. Empowerment of women in rural communities, involvement of communities in social and environmental movements, power-sharing in community research projects and the exposure of hegemonic, globalising forces at work in ethnic communities are among the themes developed in this volume.