The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
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The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes. Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles' program planning model. The second part focuses on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice. The last part of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Dr. Knowles. This new edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners and students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments. * 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 field
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Andragogy, ok, but where are the updated research and current references?:
So, I'm writing a paper on Adult Learning. Basic definitions abound in this book. Excellent beginning book, but not very exciting. I bought it to use as a main reference book. Unfortunately, all the references are older than 10 years ago, and where's the research?? I want to love Andragogy, but the two current authors are not doing anything to perpetuate it. The latest theory definitions are not included in relation to Andragogy either. How about transformational theory, critical pedagogy, adult learning... more info
Zzzzzz.....:
I found this book to be EXTREMELY verbose and hard to comprehend. I agree with other posters that it reads similar to a research paper with lots of citations and "borrowed" information. The overall meaning is lost when you have to read chapters 3 & 4 times to decode it.
Challenging, Insightful, Practical:
If you're looking for a book which will enable you to grasp the concepts of adult learning in the 21 century then The Adult Learner is a must read. Covering the latest perspectives on adult learning this book contains practical information relevant to any field of education. The Adult Learner addresses more than just the theories of adult learning, it provides timely solutions to empower those who desire to transform the learning experience.
Useful But a Tough Read:
A little background: I am not a college professor or corporate HR director, so to some degree there are things in this book that were lost on me for that reason, HOWEVER... ...I am an author, an independent instructor for adult learners, and a college graduate with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, so I do know something about good writing hopefully. I purchased this book to gain insight into the motivations behind adult learners. Why do some go back to college even when their job does... more info
