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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
111813057X
ISBN-13
9781118130575
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9038500020
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Adult Learning : Linking Theory and Practice
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Adult & Continuing Education, Higher, Learning Styles
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
20 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2013-025024
Reviews
"Although this is a book that should, rightly, become a core text in adult educator training and development programmes, it also, more broadly, promotes the importance of assuming a critical position in our work as educators." ( The Adult Learner 2016: The Irish Journal of Adult and community Education, October 2016), "Although this is a book that should, rightly, become a core text in adult educator training and development programmes, it& also, more broadly, promotes the importance of assuming a critical position in our work as educators." & (The Adult Learner 2016: The Irish Journal of Adult and community Education, October 2016), 'Merriam and Bierema's deep and expansive understanding of adult learning, theoretically and practically, across a variety of educational settings, makes this book a must for new practitioners and scholars.' ?Edward W. Taylor, professor of adult education, Penn State Harrisburg ?Facilitators and educators of adults often ask me for a reference just like Merriam and Bierema's new book'one-stop shopping for foundational insight into how adults learn with a view to enhancing their practice. They need look no further! This up-to-date volume grounds sound thinking and effective approaches to educating adults in schools, higher education, organizations, communities, and many other settings.' ?Victoria Marsick, professor of adult and organizational learning, Teacher's College, Columbia University ?This compendium about the concepts of adult education spans profoundly across all the important ideas and discussions from its beginnings in one book. Still, students, professionals and scholars will find it reader-friendly and referring to one's own experience and practice. Great resource for international students.' ?Jost Reischmann, professor emeritus, Bambrick University, Germany, and vice-president, International Society for Comparative Adult Education ?This book offers a learning model and practice for those who are in or simply interested in adult learning. It is sure to provide inspiration and guidance regardless of one's cultural background or prior learning experience.' ?Youngwha Kee, professor, Department of Lifelong Education, Soongsil University ?Anyone who teaches professional-level graduate students will love the practical focus and application-rich activities at the end of each chapter in this book'it will become my mainstay text for adult learning theory and practice.' ?Terry Carter, associate dean of professional instruction and faculty development, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
374
Table Of Content
List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits ix Preface xi The Authors xvii 1 Adult Learning in Today''s World 1 The Social Context of Adult Learning 1 The Adult Learner and Learning in Adulthood 11 Settings Where Learning Occurs 15 Chapter Summary 21 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 21 Chapter Highlights 22 2 Traditional Learning Theories 24 What Is Learning? 24 Learning Theories 25 Chapter Summary 38 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 38 Chapter Highlights 41 3 Andragogy: The Art and Science of Helping Adults Learn 42 Before Andragogy 44 Assumptions About Adult Learners 46 Andragogy Today 56 Chapter Summary 58 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 59 Chapter Highlights 60 4 Self-Directed Learning 61 The Nature of Self-Directed Learning 62 The Process of Self-Directed Learning 66 Self-Directed Learning in Various Contexts 71 Assessing Self-Directed Learning 74 Critiques of Self-Directed Learning 76 Chapter Summary 78 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 78 Chapter Highlights 79 Exhibit 4.1: Independent Study Learning Contract 81 5 Transformative Learning 82 What Is Transformative Learning? 83 Sites of Transformative Learning 90 Promoting and Evaluating Transformative Learning 94 Concluding Thoughts, Unresolved Issues 98 Chapter Summary 101 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 101 Chapter Highlights 102 6 Experience and Learning 104 On the Relationship Between Experience and Learning 104 Models of Experiential Learning 108 Reflective Practice and Situated Cognition 115 Chapter Summary 123 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 124 Chapter Highlights 125 7 Body and Spirit in Learning 127 Embodied Learning 128 The Spirit in Learning 136 Chapter Summary 142 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 143 Chapter Highlights 145 8 Motivation and Learning 146 Motivation Defi ned 147 Motivation Theory 148 Motivation in Adult Education 151 Chapter Summary 162 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 163 Chapter Highlights 166 9 The Brain and Cognitive Functioning 168 Brain Basics 168 Memory 172 Intelligence 175 Cognitive Development and Wisdom 182 Chapter Summary 187 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 187 Chapter Highlights 188 10 Adult Learning in the Digital Age 190 The Technology Context 191 Adult Learners in the Digital Age 195 The Teaching-Learning Context of the Digital Age 201 Chapter Summary 208 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 209 Chapter Highlights 211 11 Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives 212 Being Critical 213 Critical Theory 214 Critical Perspectives 217 Critical Thinking 221 Critical Action--Mindful and Timely Intervention 226 Creating a Critical Classroom 228 Chapter Summary 234 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 234 Chapter Highlights 236 12 Culture and Context, Theory and Practice in Adult Learning 238 Culture and Context 238 Culture and Learning 242 Culturally Relevant Teaching 245 The Relationship Between Theory and Practice 247 A Framework for Adult Learning 251 Chapter Summary 254 Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 255 Chapter Highlights 257 References 259 Name Index 287 Subject Index 293
Synopsis
Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World Traditional Learning Theories Andragogy Self-Directed Learning Transformative Learning Experience and Learning Body and Spirit in Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Cognitive Functioning Adult Learning in the Digital Age Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives Culture and Context Discussion questions and activities for reflection are included at the end of each chapter., Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master s-level students and practitioners alike., Adult Learning Filling a gap in the current literature, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice offers an overview of the major theories and research in adult learning. Written in highly accessible language and designed to be practical for use in both formal and informal settings, this important resource reviews the forces that influence today's adult learner including globalization, the knowledge society, technology, and demographic changes. Comprehensive in scope, the book summarizes five foundational learning theories and then examines the more recent breakthrough theories of adult learning such as andragogy and transformative learning. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema present an understanding of how life experiences and learning are integrally related and review the role of motivation and learning. They also include some of the exciting new work in neuroscience and learning and explore the brain's cognitive functioning including memory, intelligence, cognitive development, and wisdom. In addition, the authors address the pervasiveness of technology and reveal how the influence of our digital age both engages and distracts our ability to learn. At the end of each chapter, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice offers activities and resources for readers to explore their own learning as well as to use in instructional settings.
LC Classification Number
LC5225.L42
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