The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development
by
Knowles, Malcolm Shepherd, 1913-
Title
:
The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development
Author
:
Knowles, Malcolm Shepherd, 1913-
ISBN
:
9780750678377
Personal Author
:
Knowles, Malcolm Shepherd, 1913-
Edition
:
6th ed.
Publication Information
:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, c2005.
Physical Description
:
xii, 378 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
:
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Exploring the world of learning theory -- Ch. 3. Theories of learning -- Ch. 4. A theory of adult learning : andragogy -- Ch. 5. Theories of teaching -- Ch. 6. An andragogical process model for learning -- Ch. 7. Andragogy in practice -- Ch. 8. Adult learning within human resource development -- Ch. 9. New perspectives on andragogy -- Ch. 10. Beyond andragogy -- Ch. 11. The future of andragogy -- Ch. 12. Whole-part-whole learning model -- Ch. 13. From teacher to facilitator of learning -- Ch. 14. Making things happen by releasing the energy of others -- Ch. 15. Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts -- Ch. 16. Core competency diagnostic and planning guide -- Ch. 17. Personal adult learning style inventory -- Ch. 18. Training delivery problems and solutions -- Ch. 19. A model for developing employee work effectiveness in new roles and environments.
Abstract
:
"The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners, students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject Term
:
Adult learning.
Adult education.
Training.
Added Author
:
Holton, Elwood F., 1957-
Swanson, Richard A., 1942-
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168023692227 | 374 K73A 2005 | 1 |
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168020383309 | 374 K73A 2005 | 2 |
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168023692185 | 374 K73A 2005 | 3 |