The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development
Malcolm S. Knowles (Author), Elwood F. Holton (Author), Richard A. Swanson (Author)
"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 Knowles. 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 of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Dr. Knowles. 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"--Resource description page
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1 online resource (xii, 378 pages) : illustrations
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Cover
Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
Plan for the book
Reflection Questions 1
Part 1 The Roots of Andragogy
2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory
Why explore learning theory?
What is a theory?
What is learning?
Summary 2
Refelection Questions 2
3. Theories of Learning
Propounders and interpreters
Types of theories
Summary 3
Reflection Question 3
4. A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy
Two streams of inquiry
Contributions from the social sciences
Contributions from adult education
The roots of andragogy: An integrative concept
An andragogical theory of adult learning
First there was pedagogy
Chapter Summary 4
Reflection Questions 4
5. Theories of Teaching
Theories of teaching from theories of learning
Teaching concepts derived from learning theories about animals and children
Teaching concepts derived from learning theories of adults
Concepts of teaching derived from theories of teaching
Perspective transformation/critical reflectivity
Change theory
Summary 5
Refelction Questions 5
6. An Andragogical Process Model for Learning
Preparing the learner
Establishing a climate conductive to learning
Creating a mechanism for mutual planning
Diagnosing the needs for learning: Constructing a model
Designing a pattern of learning experiences
Operating the program (Conducting learning activities)
Evaluating the program
Contract learning
A way to put it all together
The evolving meaning of human resources development
Reflection Questions 6
Part 2: Advancements in Adult Learning
7. Andragogy in Practice
History of Andragogical Assumptions
A Dynamic View of Andragogy
Integrated system or flexible assumptions?
The Andragogy in practice model
Applying the andragogy in practice framework
Reflection Questions 7
8. Adult Learning Within Human Resource Development
Human resource development goals
HRD and performance improvement
HRD and adult learning
The premise of individuals controlling their own learning
The phases of the adult learning planning process
Conclusion 8
Reflection Questions 8
9. New Perspectives on Andragogy
The learner's need to know
Self-directed learning
Prior experiences of the learner
Readiness to learn
Orientation to learning and problem solving
Motivation to learn
Summary 9
Reflection Questions 9
10. Beyond Andragogy
Individual differences in adult learners
Learning how to learn
Developmental perspectives on adult learning
Summary 10
Refelection Questions 10
11. The Future of Andragogy
The concept and philosophy of andragogy
Research on andragogy
The practice of andragogy
Summary 11
Reflection Questions 11
Part 3: Practice in Adult Learning
12. Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model
Model overview
The first whole of the whole-part-whole learning model
The second whole of the whole-part-whole learning model
The parts of the wh
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