The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
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[back jacket] Sixth EditionAdult Education/Human Resource Management The Adult Learner, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource DevelopmentElwood F. Holton, Richard A. Swanson, and Malcolm S. Knowles"A great update of a classic. Should be required reading for anyone involved with adult learning in schools, businesses and communities." — Sam Stern, Professor & Dean, School of Education, Oregon State UniversityThis 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 Richard Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knowles. Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, The Adult Learner, Sixth Edition 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, incorporating a major expansion of Andragogy in Practice. The last part of the book contains an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Malcolm Knowles. 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.Elwood F. Holton is Jones S. Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource, Leadership and Organization Development, School of Human Resource Education, Louisiana State University.Richard A. Swanson is Professor of Human Resource Development and Adult Education, University of Minnesota.Malcolm S. Knowles was one of the nation’s leading authorities on adult education and training. He was the founding executive director of the Adult Education Association, and Professor of Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University.
Ch. 1Introduction1Ch. 2Exploring the world of learning theory7Ch. 3Theories of learning18Ch. 4A theory of adult learning : andragogy35Ch. 5Theories of teaching73Ch. 6An andragogical process model for learning115Ch. 7Andragogy in practice140Ch. 8Adult learning within human resource development165Ch. 9New perspectives on andragogy183Ch. 10Beyond andragogy204Ch. 11The future of andragogy231Ch. 12Whole-part-whole learning model240Ch. 13From teacher to facilitator of learning251Ch. 14Making things happen by releasing the energy of others255Ch. 15Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts265Ch. 16Core competency diagnostic and planning guide272Ch. 17Personal adult learning style inventory282Ch. 18Training delivery problems and solutions296Ch. 19A model for developing employee work effectiveness in new roles and environments308
