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Adult learning : linking theory and practice

Merriam, Sharan B. (author.). Bierema, Laura L. (Laura Lee), 1964- (author.).

Summary: "Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for graduate students and practitioners alike. The expert authors have infused each chapter with teaching and instructional applications as well as personal relevance for the reader. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World--globalization; technology; social networking; formal, non-formal, and informal learning The Culture and Context in Adult Learning The Foundations of Learning Theory--behaviorism, cognitive psychology, social constructivism, situated cognition Andragogy Self-directed Learning Transformative Learning The Body and Spirit in Learning Experience and Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Mind, including neuroscience Intelligence--practical and emotional intelligence, learning and cognitive styles Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives."--

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  • ISBN: 9781118130575 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: print
    xviii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2014]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note: 1. Adult learning in today's world -- 2. Traditional learning theories -- 3. Andragogy: the art and science of helping adults learn -- 4. Self-directed learning -- 5. Transformative learning -- 6. Experience and learning : On the relationship between experience and learning ; Models of experiential learning ; Reflective practice and situated cognition -- 7. Body and spirit in learning -- 8. Motivation and learning -- 9. The brain and cognitive functioning -- 10. Adult learning in the digital age -- 11. Critical thinking and critical perspectives -- 12. Culture and context, theory and practice in adult learning.

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250 . ‡aFirst edition.
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520 . ‡a"Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for graduate students and practitioners alike. The expert authors have infused each chapter with teaching and instructional applications as well as personal relevance for the reader. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World--globalization; technology; social networking; formal, non-formal, and informal learning The Culture and Context in Adult Learning The Foundations of Learning Theory--behaviorism, cognitive psychology, social constructivism, situated cognition Andragogy Self-directed Learning Transformative Learning The Body and Spirit in Learning Experience and Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Mind, including neuroscience Intelligence--practical and emotional intelligence, learning and cognitive styles Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives."-- ‡cProvided by publisher.
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