The Adult Learner

by Knowles, Malcolm Shepherd; Swanson, Richard A.; Holton, Ed

• ISBN13: 9780884151159
• ISBN10: 0884151158
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Gulf Pub Co

Summary

As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Richard Swanson have revised Malcolm Knowles' exemplary work on adult learning. While retaining the best from the past editions, they incorporate the latest developments in adult learning theory and practice into this major revision. This new book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy. The second part contains four new chapters that examine: *The latest perspectives on andragogy *The application of andragogy in human resource development *New advancements in understanding adult learning *Practical applications of adult learning theory The new chapters incorporate developments from recent research in adult learning, human resource development, cognitive psychology, adult development, and educational psychology. The last part of the book contains an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and practice of adult learning. This new edition is an ideal introductory book for adult learning practitioners and students. The late Malcolm Knowles' cornerstone work on adult learning theory and practices is updated with the latest advances in the field. In this new edition, Elwood Holton and Richard Swanson build upon Knowles' foundation to give: * The latest perspectives on adult learning and its application in adult education and human resource development. * New developments in understanding adult learning (andragogy in practice) * Methods for developing effective adult learning programs * The basics of learning theories * Why and how teaching adults is difference from teaching children * A self-diagnostic tool (ready to photcopy) to determine your skill level as a trainer

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
CHAPTER 1 Introduction	1	(5)
Part 1: The Roots of Andragogy	6	(108)
CHAPTER 2 Exploring the World of Learning Theory	7	(11)
CHAPTER 3 Theories of Learning	18	(17)
CHAPTER 4 A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy	35	(38)
CHAPTER 5 Theories of Teaching	73	(41)
Part 2: Advancements in Adult Learning	114	(70)
CHAPTER 6 Adult Learning Within Human Resource Development	115	(18)
CHAPTER 7 New Perspectives on Andragogy	133	(20)
CHAPTER 8 Beyond Andragogy	153	(27)
CHAPTER 9 Andragogy in Practice	180	(4)
Part 3: Practice in Adult Learning	184	(80)
CHAPTER 10 Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model	185	(13)
CHAPTER 11 From Teacher to Facilitator of Learning	198	(4)
CHAPTER 12 Making Things Happen by Releasing the Energy of Others	202	(9)
CHAPTER 13 Some Guidelines for the Use of Learning Contracts	211	(6)
CHAPTER 14 Core Competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide	217	(9)
CHAPTER 15 Training Delivery Problems and Solutions: An Analysis of Novice and Expert Trainers	226	(13)
CHAPTER 16 A Model for Developing Employee Work Effectiveness in New Roles and Environments	239	(13)
CHAPTER 17 Linking Learning and Performance in HRD	252	(12)
Bibliography	264	(36)
Index	300