Learning in adulthood. A comprehensive guide.

Autor/inn/en	Merriam, Sharan B.; Baumgartner, Lisa M.
Titel	Learning in adulthood. A comprehensive guide.
Quelle	San Francisco: Jossey-Bass (2020), 592 S. PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Monographie
ISBN	1-11-949051-0; 978-1-11-949051-7
Schlagwörter	Kognition; Soziale Herkunft; Neue Technologien; Lernen; Lerntheorie; Lernumgebung; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; E-Learning; Erwachsener
Abstract	The new edition of the authoritative book in the field of adult education - fully revised to reflect the latest research and practice implications. For nearly three decades, Learning in Adulthood has been the definitive guide in the field of adult education. Now in its fourth edition, this comprehensive volume is fully revised to reflect the latest developments in theory, research, and practice. The authors integrate foundational research and current knowledge to present fresh, original perspectives on teaching and learning in adulthood. Written by internationally-recognized experts, this market-leading guide draws from work in sociology, philosophy, critical social theory, psychology, and education to provide an inclusive overview of adult learning. Designed primarily for educators of adults, this book is accessible for readers new to adult education, yet suitably rigorous for those more familiar with the subject. Content is organized into four practical parts, covering topics such as the social context of adult learning, self-directed and transformational learning, postmodern and feminist perspectives, cognitive development in adulthood, and more. Offering the most comprehensive single-volume treatment of adult learning available, this landmark text: Offers a wide-ranging perspective on adult learning, Synthesizes the latest thinking and work in the field, Includes coverage of the sociocultural perspectives of adult learning, Explores the broader social implications of adult education. Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is an indispensable resource for educators and administrators involved in teaching adults, as well as faculty and students in graduate programs in adult education. (Verlag).
Erfasst von	Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung - Leibniz-Zentrum für Lebenslanges Lernen, Bonn
Update	2020/3