Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

Name: Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
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ISBN: 9780750678377

ISBN-10: 0750678372

ISBN-13: 9780750678377

Edition: 6th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Elwood F. Holton, Malcolm S. Knowles, Richard A. Swanson

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This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes. Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles program planning model. The second part focuses on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice. The last part…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 1/25/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 390
Size: 6.00" wide x 7.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Introduction


Exploring the world of learning theory


Theories of learning


A theory of adult learning : andragogy


Theories of teaching


An andragogical process model for learning


Andragogy in practice


Adult learning within human resource development


New perspectives on andragogy


Beyond andragogy


The future of andragogy


Whole-part-whole learning model


From teacher to facilitator of learning


Making things happen by releasing the energy of others


Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts


Core competency diagnostic and planning guide


Personal adult learning style inventory


Training delivery problems and solutions


A model for developing employee work effectiveness in new roles and environments