جزییات کتاب
"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."--Jacket. Content: 1. Introduction -- Part 1. The roots of andragogy: 2. Exploring the world of learning theory ; 3. Theories of learning ; 4. A theory of adult learning: Andragogy ; 5. Theories of teaching ; 6. An andragogical process model for learning -- Part 2. Advancements in adult learning: 7. Andragogy in practice ; 8. Adult learning within human resource development ; 9. New perspectives on andragogy ; 10. Beyond andragogy ; 11. The Future of andragogy -- Part 3. Practice in adult learning 12. Whole-part-whole learning model ; 13. From teacher to facilitator of learning ; 14. Making things happen by releasing the energy of others ; 15. Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts ; 16. Core competency diagnostic and planning guide ; 17. Personal adult learning style inventory ; 18. Training delivery problems and solutions ; 19. A model for developing employee work effectiveness in new roles and environments. Abstract: "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."--Jacket