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The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development.

Knowles, Malcolm S. 1913-1997.

The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development. - 6th ed. / Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, Richard A. Swanson. - Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004. - xii, 378 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Previous ed.: Houston, Tex.; London: Gulf, 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-360) and index.

CHAPTER 1:- Introduction--PART 1: THE ROOTS OF ANDRAGOGY:-2. Exploring the world of learning theory--3. Theories of learning--4. A theory of adult learning: Andragogy--5. Theories of teaching--6. An andragogical process model for learning--PART 2: ADVANCEMENTS IN ADULT LEARNING:- 7. Andragogy in practice--8. Adult learning within human resource development--9. New perspectives on andragogy--10. Beyond andragogy--11. The future of andragogy--PART 3: PRACTICE IN ADULT LEARNING:- 12. Whole-part-whole learning model--13. From teacher to facilitator of learning--14. Making things happen by releasing the energy of others--15. Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts--16. Core competency diagnostic and planning guide--17. Personal adult learning style inventory--18. Training delivery problems and solutions--19. A model for developing employee work effectiveness in new roles and environments.

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.

9780750678377 (pbk.) : £25.99 0750678372 (pbk.) : Đ25.99


Teaching.
Adult education.
Adult learning.
Training.
Education.
Industrial or vocational training
Personnel & human resources management

LC5215 / .K59 2005

374 KNO

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