Adult learning : linking theory and practice / / Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema [[electronic resource]]
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| Autore: |
Merriam Sharan B.
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| Titolo: |
Adult learning : linking theory and practice / / Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema [[electronic resource]]
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| Pubblicazione: | San Francisco, United States : , : Jossey-Bass, , [2014] |
| ©2014 | |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages.) : illustrations |
| Soggetto topico: | Adult education |
| Adult education - Research | |
| Education and globalization | |
| Activity programs in education | |
| Persona (resp. second.): | BieremaLaura L <1964-> (Laura Lee) |
| 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.-- |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Adult learning |
| ISBN: | 1-118-41631-7 |
| 1-118-41910-3 | |
| 9781118416310 | |
| 9781118419106 (electronic book) | |
| 9781118130575 | |
| 9781299848733 | |
| 111813057X | |
| 1299848737 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910790421603321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.