the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development /
Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, Richard A. Swanson
6th ed
Boston :
Elsevier,
c2005
xii, 378 p. :
ill. ;
23 cm
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Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-360) and indexes
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
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"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