The Adult Learner

How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles' pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 9th edition of The Adult Learnerhas been revised to include: <ul> <li>Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field.</li> <li>Addition of two new chapters on: diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and on andragogy and the online adult learner.</li> <li>An updated supporting website: This website for The Adult Learner9th Edition will provide basic instructor aids. For each chapter there will be a PowerPoint presentation, learning exercises, and added study questions.</li> </ul> Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a researcher, practitioner or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.

Swanson, Richard A.

Knowles, Malcolm S.

Holton III, Elwood F.

Robinson, Petra A.

Knowles, Malcolm

SWANSON, RICHARD

Business & Money

Routledge

How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. 
Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include: 
Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field. 
The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner. 
An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids including a PowerPoint presentation for each chapter. 
Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. 
If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

The Adult Learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development

How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’s pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centered approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. This eighth edition has been thoughtfully updated in terms of structure, content, and style. On top of this, online material and added chapter-level reflection questions make this classic text more accessible than ever. The new edition includes: <ul>
<li>Two new chapters: Neuroscience and Andragogy, and Information Technology and Learning.</li> <li>Updates throughout the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field.</li> <li>A companion website with instructor aids for each chapter.</li> </ul>
If you are a researcher, practitioner or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning that you should not be without.

Management & Leadership

Provides over thirty case examples from a variety of settings illustrating andragogy (principles of adult learning) in practice.

Andragogy in Action: Applying Modern Principles of Adult Learning (The Jossey-Bass Management Series)

Jossey-Bass

The book contains the original text of Knowles' discussion of his philosophy and practice of adult education, which has been out of print. The editors update by documenting the field of adult education since the original 1989 publication, including articles on the legacy of Knowles and remembrances from former students who are now practitioners of adult education.

The Making of an Adult Educator: An autobiographical journey

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Missouri Partners Publishing

A practical, proven method for engaging adult learners 
Adding accountability to the learning process has been shown to engage students more deeply and get them invested in their own outcomes. Using Learning Contracts provides practical guidance on implementation in the classroom or corporate setting, helping instructors individualize and add structure to the learning experience. With real-world tips and expert advice from a leader in adult learning, this guide is an invaluable resource packed with insight on using learning contracts effectively.

Using Learning Contracts: Practical Approaches to Individualizing and Structuring Learning

Malcolm S. Knowles tells the story of his professional career--and provides a personal inside look at how the field of adult education has developed over the last five decades.

The Making of an Adult Educator: An Autobiographical Journey (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)

Schools & Teaching

"A great update of a classic. Should be required reading for anyone involved with adult learning in schools, businesses and communities." Sam Stern, Professor &amp; Dean, School of Education, Oregon State University, USA How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles' pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely infl uential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. This update of a pioneering classic contains all Knowles' original chapters alongside a newer second part by Elwood "Ed" Holton and Richard A Swanson charting the advancements on these core principles. A third section includes selected readings from previous editions to illustrate the theory's evolution, as well as important articles from other key experts around the world for a comprehensive view. This new edition includes: . New chapter outlines, learning objectives and careful edits of Malcolm Knowles' work to simplify the original theory . Updates to the second part to refl ect the very latest advancements in the field . Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a specialist or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you shouldn't be without. * Provides a theoretical framework for understanding adult learning issues both in teaching and workplace environments * Essential reading for a wide audience of practitioners and students in the field of adult learning and human resource development * Incorporates Knowles' classic theories on adult learning alongside the latest advances in the principles and practice of adult education

The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

Butterworth-Heinemann

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The Adult Learner

The Adult Learner

The Adult Learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development

The Adult Learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development

Andragogy in Action: Applying Modern Principles of Adult Learning (The Jossey-Bass Management Series)

The Making of an Adult Educator: An autobiographical journey

Using Learning Contracts: Practical Approaches to Individualizing and Structuring Learning

The Making of an Adult Educator: An Autobiographical Journey (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)

The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development