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Record Nr.

UNINA9910967095503321

Autore

Merriam Sharan B.

Titolo

Adult learning : linking theory and practice / / Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, United States : , : Jossey-Bass, , [2014]

©2014

ISBN

9781118419106 (electronic book)

9781118416310

1118416317

9781118419106

1118419103

9781118130575

111813057X

9781299848733

1299848737

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages.) : illustrations

Collana

The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.

Disciplina

374

Soggetti

Adult education

Adult education - Research

Education and globalization

Activity programs in education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Adult learning in today’s world – Traditional learning theories – Andragogy: the art and science of helping adults learn – Self-directed learning – Transformative learning – Experience and learning – Body and spirit in learning – Motivation and learning – The brain and cognitive functioning – Adult learning in the digital age – Critical thinking and critical perspectives – Culture and context, theory and practice in adult learning.

Sommario/riassunto

Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and



Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World Traditional Learning Theories Andragogy Self-Directed Learning Transformative Learning Experience and Learning Body and Spirit in Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Cognitive Functioning Adult Learning in the Digital Age Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives Culture and Context Discussion questions and activities for reflection are included at the end of each chapter.--