
Adult Learning
Linking Theory and Practice
- 547 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators
In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.
The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.
Readers will also find:
- Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners
- How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age
- Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter
Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- The Authors
- Section 1 The Adult Learning Context
- Section 2 The Adult EducatorāThe Who and the Why
- Section 3 The Adult LearnerāThe Who
- Section 4 The Adult Learning ProcessāThe How
- Section 5 Developing and Delivering Adult Learning ProgramsāThe What
- Name Index
- Subject Index
- EULA