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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453993003321

Autore

Connolly Brid

Titolo

Adult learning in groups [[electronic resource] /] / Brid Connolly

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, England ; ; New York, : Open University Press, 2008

ISBN

1-281-95303-2

9786611953034

0-335-23672-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (194 p.)

Disciplina

371.39

374.22

Soggetti

Group work in education

Adult learning

Workshops (Adult education)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [170]-175) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Half title page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Roadmap of Adult Learning in Groups; 2 The wider context of groupwork; 3 Wider contexts of learning as adults; 4 Critical adult learning in groups; 5 Characteristics of adult learning groups; 6 Development in learning groups; 7 Facilitation qualities; 8 Innovative curriculum development; 9 Critical practice: group activities and exercises for adult learners; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

In this era of lifelong learning, more adults are participating in learning in post-compulsory, further and higher education. This book provides an overview of adult learning groups. It evaluates theories and perspectives in the field, as well as related fields which have been influential in developmental work with adults.