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-


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