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

By:

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

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.Edition: 6th ed. / Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, Richard A. SwansonDescription: xii, 378 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780750678377 (pbk.) :
0750678372 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

374 KNO

LOC classification:

LC5215 .K59 2005

Contents:

Summary: 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.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	374 KNO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		129512
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	374 KNO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		129509

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.