The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An IntroductionJohn Wiley & Sons, 17. feb. 2011 - 396 sider 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 |
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... role in shaping the future of adult education. To highlight this dual focus of description and critique, the chapters of the book have been divided into three parts. Part One, “Foundations of Adult Education,” contains four chapters ...
... role in shaping the future of adult education. To highlight this dual focus of description and critique, the chapters of the book have been divided into three parts. Part One, “Foundations of Adult Education,” contains four chapters ...
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... roles. Knowles (1980b) uses both of these criteria, stating that “individuals should be treated as adults educationally” if they behave as adults by performing adult roles and if their self-concept is that of an adult—that is, the ...
... roles. Knowles (1980b) uses both of these criteria, stating that “individuals should be treated as adults educationally” if they behave as adults by performing adult roles and if their self-concept is that of an adult—that is, the ...
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... ) are even more specific with regard to the two criteria cited above: “Adult education is a process whereby persons whose major social roles are characteristic of adult status undertake systematic and sustained learning activities.
... ) are even more specific with regard to the two criteria cited above: “Adult education is a process whereby persons whose major social roles are characteristic of adult status undertake systematic and sustained learning activities.
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... role in working with adults " ( Usher and Bryant , 1989 , p . 2 ) . Therefore , we define adult education as activities intentionally designed for the purpose of bringing about learning among those whose age , social roles , or self ...
... role in working with adults " ( Usher and Bryant , 1989 , p . 2 ) . Therefore , we define adult education as activities intentionally designed for the purpose of bringing about learning among those whose age , social roles , or self ...
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... role- varies with the setting and level of professional preparation . ( See Chapter Nine for a more thorough discussion of professional roles . ) Goals and Purposes Most practitioners in adult education are so caught up in the everyday ...
... role- varies with the setting and level of professional preparation . ( See Chapter Nine for a more thorough discussion of professional roles . ) Goals and Purposes Most practitioners in adult education are so caught up in the everyday ...
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Perspectives on the Past | |
Adult Education in Contemporary Society | |
The Organization and Delivery of Adult Education | |
The Adult Learner and Concepts of Learning | |
The Global Context of Adult Education | |
Comparative Studies | |
Examining Access and Opportunity | |
The Unacknowledged Side of Practice | |
Reframing Practice The Future of Adult Education | |
A Decade in Review and Trends for the Future | |
References | |
Name Index | |
Subject Index | |
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