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



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Autore: Merriam Sharan B. Visualizza persona
Titolo: Adult learning : linking theory and practice / / Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: San Francisco, United States : , : Jossey-Bass, , [2014]
©2014
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages.) : illustrations
Disciplina: 374
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  Visualizza cluster
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.: 9910822398303321
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Serie: The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.