A self-directed learner is one who takes sole responsibility for his or her own learning. The idea is not a new one but has recently received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector. Self-direction represents a significant shift from traditional academic planning. It emphasizes autonomy and personal development and is now considered an important component of courses, not just in independent study or for external degrees, but in, for example, literacy training, continuing professional training, or computer and video technology. "Self-Direction in Adult Learning" provides the reader, whether academic or professional, with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to self-direction and learning. Suggesting that self-direction should be considered as a way of life, it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. Together with an analysis of current research trends, the book has chapters on major issues for practice, institutional perspectives of self-direction and policy issues. This book should be of interest to students and practitioners of adult education and learning and educational psychology.

Self-Direction in Adult Learning: Perspectives on Theory, Research, and Practice (Theory and Practice of Adult Education in North America)

Education & Teaching

Brockett, Ralph G.

Hiemstra, Roger

Higher & Continuing Education

Routledge

A self-directed learner is one who takes responsibility for his or her own learning. Self-Direction in Adult Learning provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices in self-directed learning. Emphasizing autonomy and personal development, self-direction is now considered an important element in courses from external degrees to literacy training and continuing professional development. This book analyzes current theory and research trends and offers an examination of key strategies for applying principles of self-directed learning in practice.

Self-Direction in Adult Learning: Perspective on Theory, Research and Practice (Theory and Practice of Adult Education in North America Series)

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring. --Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction

Merriam, Sharan B.

Jossey-Bass

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring. —Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)

Ethical dilemmas are part of the daily landscape. The authors' focus is on ethical issues relative to one area of professional practice--working with adult learners. Whether engaged in program development, administration, teaching, or advising, the educator or trainer who works with adults is continuously challenged by potential ethical dilemmas. This book is not intended to provide prescriptive answers to specific issues. Rather, it can serve as a tool to help you (1) recognize potential ethical dilemmas, (2) raise questions you can use to negotiate your way through ethical dilemmas, and (3) identify strategies to promote open, non-confrontational discussions of ethics. The discussion is directed to educators and trainers who work in the many diverse settings where adult learners are served, and to graduate students in masters and doctoral degree programs in adult education and training. The model also has general application and is relevant to ethical issues in a wide range of professional and personal settings.

Toward Ethical Practice (Professional Practices in Adult Education and Human Resource Development)

Schools & Teaching

Krieger Pub. Co

A highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any setting Regardless of the context, teaching is a tall task―and for those teaching adults, unique challenges await. Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers is chock-full of ideas that can be read quickly and implemented immediately in formal and informal settings, in classrooms and workplaces; in short, wherever adults are learning. Written with straightforward language that eschews jargon, yet grounded in theory, research, and practice in adult education, the book will benefit readers who have not previously been exposed to these ideas as well as more experienced teachers who seek new ways to reach adult learners. The book will serve as a resource to revisit from time to time as readers face new challenges and questions in teaching adults. Readers will delve into to a variety of topics, including: <ul>
<li>A general teaching framework, including the author's four keys to effective teaching</li> <li>An in-depth exploration of the primary components of effective teaching</li> <li>An examination of the unique challenges involved with teaching adults, including how to best create a positive learning environment, overcoming resistance to learning, motivation techniques, and dealing with difficult or disruptive learners</li> </ul>
The book elucidates the techniques required to connect with adult learners and provide instruction that is specifically tailored to the unique learning needs of these students.

Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers (Jossey-bass Higher and Adult Education)

Self-direction in Adult Learning: Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice (Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education)

Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector.

Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector.

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Self-Direction in Adult Learning: Perspectives on Theory, Research, and Practice (Theory and Practice of Adult Education in North America)

Self-Direction in Adult Learning: Perspective on Theory, Research and Practice (Theory and Practice of Adult Education in North America Series)

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)

Toward Ethical Practice (Professional Practices in Adult Education and Human Resource Development)

Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers (Jossey-bass Higher and Adult Education)

Self-direction in Adult Learning: Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice (Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education)

Self-direction in Adult Learning: Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice (Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education)