The Oxford handbook of lifelong learning / edited by Manuel London.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part five.

Part one. Introduction -- 1.Lifelong learning: introduction. Manuel London -- 2.Concepts and definitions of lifelong learning. Paul J. J. Hager -- Part two.Developmental theories and research -- 3.Models of lifelong learning: an overview. Ted Fleming -- 4.Biological bases for learning and development across the lifespan. Richard P. Kelling, Jennifer Stevens Dickson, and Trey Avery -- 5.Improving self-awareness and self-insight. Richard Klimoski and Xiaoxiao Hu -- 6.The learning way: learning from experience as the path to lifelong learning and development. Angela M. Passarelli and David A. Kolb -- 7.Learning life skills of emotional and social intelligence competencies. Richard E. Boyatzis -- 8.Kegan\'s theory of development applied to community college students. Sally Gabb, Howard Tinberg, and Ron Weisberger -- 9.University education: leadership development inside and outside the classroom. Suzanne L. Veþlaquez -- 10.A paradigm for intergenerational learning. Robert Strom and Paris Strom -- Part three. Learning programs, tools, and technologies -- 11.Corporate employee training and development strategies. William J. Rothwell and Anita Pane Whitford -- 12.Leadership development programs that work: individual transformation by design. Thomas Diamante -- 13.Participation in continuing education programs: antecedents, consequences, and implications. Daniel C. Feldman and Thomas W. H. Ng -- 14.Professionals as lifelong learners. Amy Avergun and Edward R. Del Gaizo -- 15.Learning linkages and flows between individuals, groups, and the organization : creating programs to foster student engagement in learning. Valerie I. Sessa , Ashley Finley, and Beyz Gullu -- 16.Business education and the liberal arts: a rhetorical approach. Joseph W. McDonnell -- 17.Assessment centers: a blended adult development strategy. Lynn Gracin Collins and Sandra B . Hartog -- 18.360-degree feedback and executive coahcing. Susan Battley -- 19.E-learning: new opportunities and a view of the future. Richard E. Mayer -- 20.Learning contexts and contextual learners: the usage of wireless technology. Gerrit Wolf -- Part four.International perspectives -- 21.Influences of national culture on continuous learning: implications for learning objectives and peformance management. Grahan Millington -- 22.Cross-national differences in education - work transitions. David Raffe -- 23.Talent development as an alternative to orthodox career thinking: the Scandinavian case. Henrik Holt Larsen, Jette Schramm-Nielsen, and Inger Stensaker -- 24.Globalization and the impact of social change and economic transformation in lifelong learning in Russia. Joseph Zajda

Part five.Emerging issues and learning challenges -- 25.Performance management: a framework for continuous learning in organizations. Edward M. Mone -- 26.Learning gender: the effects of gender-role stereotypes on women\'s lifelong learning and career advancement opportunities. Joyce Silberstang -- 27.Social entrepreneurship: learning through community service. Richard Morfopoulos and Catherine Tyrie -- 28.Immigration as an adaptive challenge: implications for lifelong learning. Rabi S. Bhagan, Annette S. McDevitt, and James C. Segovis -- 29.Learning challenges for adults with learning disabilities. Mark P. Mostert and Lucinda S. Spaulding -- Part six. Future perspectives -- 30.Assessing learning needs and outcomes in lifelong learning support systems. Kurt Kraiger and Natalie Wolfson -- 31.Emerging conceptualization of adult training and learning. Wendy L. Bedwell, Sallie J. Waver, Eduardo Salas, and Mitchelle Tindall -- 32.Lessons of educating tomorrow\'s business leaders. Cynthia Wagner Weick -- Part seven. Conclusion -- 33.Trends and directions for lifelong learning programs and research. Manuel London.