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

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Knowles, Malcolm S. (Malcolm Shepherd), 1913-1997

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011.Edition: 7th edDescription: (xii, 406 p.) : illISBN:

1856178110 (pbk.)
9781856178112 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

374 KNO

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	374 KNO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		39002100443580

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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 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 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 reflect 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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-389) and indexes.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface (p. xi)
Chapter 1 Introduction (p. 1)
Part 1 The Roots of Andragogy (p. 6)
Chapter 2 Exploring the World of Learning Theory (p. 7)
Chapter 3 Theories of Learning (p. 18)
Chapter 4 A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy (p. 34)
Chapter 5 Theories of Teaching (p. 72)
Chapter 6 An Andragogical Process Model for Learning (p. 114)
Part 2 Advancements in Adult Learning (p. 137)
Chapter 7 Andragogy in Practice (p. 138)
Chapter 8 Adult Learning within Human Resource Development (p. 163)
Chapter 9 New Perspectives on Andragogy (p. 181)
Chapter 10 Beyond Andragogy (p. 202)
Chapter 11 The Future of Andragogy (p. 229)
Part 3 Practices in Adult Learning (p. 244)
Chapter 12 Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model (p. 245)
Chapter 13 From Teacher to Facilitator of Learning (p. 257)
Chapter 14 Making Things Happen by Releasing the Energy of Others (p. 261)
Chapter 15 Some Guidelines for the Use of Learning Contracts (p. 271)
Chapter 16 Core Competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide (p. 278)
Chapter 17 Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory (p. 288)
Chapter 18 A Theory of Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults (p. 301)
Chapter 19 International Research Foundation for Andragogy and the Implications for the Practice of Education with Adults (p. 325)
Chapter 20 Andragogy: History, Meaning, Context, Function (p. 335)
References (p. 345)
Author Index (p. 390)
Subject Index (p. 393)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Elwood F. Holton III is Jones S Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource, Leadership and Organizational Development, School of Human Resource Education, Louisiana State University.
Richard A. Swanson is Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Development and Adult Education, University of Minnesota. Dr. Swanson is a leading authority on how to develop and unleash human potential in organizations. His website is http://www.richardswanson.com/
Malcolm S. Knowles was one of the nation's leading authorities on adult and training. He was the founding executive director of the Adult Education Association, and Professor of Adult and Community College Education of North Carolina State University.

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