Adult Learning
eBook - PDF

Adult Learning

Linking Theory and Practice

  1. 547 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Adult Learning

Linking Theory and Practice

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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Yes, you can access Adult Learning by Laura L. Bierema,Monica Fedeli,Sharan B. Merriam in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Human Resource Management. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394265329
eBook ISBN
9781394265343

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. The Authors
  8. Section 1 The Adult Learning Context
  9. Section 2 The Adult Educator—The Who and the Why
  10. Section 3 The Adult Learner—The Who
  11. Section 4 The Adult Learning Process—The How
  12. Section 5 Developing and Delivering Adult Learning Programs—The What
  13. Name Index
  14. Subject Index
  15. EULA