| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-360) and indexes. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners, students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Adult learning.
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Adult education.
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Training.
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Adult education. (OCoLC)fst00797275
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Adult learning. (OCoLC)fst00797364
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Training. (OCoLC)fst01154445
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| Added Author |
Holton, Elwood F., 1957-
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Swanson, Richard A., 1942-
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| ISBN |
0750678372 (alk. paper) |
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9780750678377 (alk. paper) |
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