03566nam 2200757 a 450 991082239830332120240401165610.01-118-41631-71-118-41910-397811184163109781118419106 (electronic book)97811181305759781299848733111813057X12998487379781299848733(CKB)2550000001115789(EBL)1376941(OCoLC)899588445(SSID)ssj0000981811(PQKBManifestationID)11546223(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000981811(PQKBWorkID)10983092(PQKB)10952678(MiAaPQ)EBC1376941(DLC) 2013026292(Au-PeEL)EBL1376941(CaPaEBR)ebr10756805(CaONFJC)MIL516124(EXLCZ)99255000000111578920130621h20142014 fy| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontent.crdamedia.crrdacarrier.Adult learning linking theory and practice /Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema1st ed.San Francisco, United States :Jossey-Bass,[2014]©20141 online resource (xviii, 302 pages.) illustrationsThe Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.1-118-13057-X 1-299-84873-7 Includes bibliographical references and indexes.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.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.--Provided by publisher.The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.Adult educationAdult educationResearchEducation and globalizationActivity programs in educationAdult education.Adult educationResearch.Education and globalization.Activity programs in education.374Merriam Sharan B.877175Bierema Laura L(Laura Lee),1964-MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822398303321Adult learning4061240UNINA