Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Rosemary S. Caffarella (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787952257 | ISBN-13: 978-0787952259 | Publication Date: November 16, 2001 | Edition: 2

The ongoing education and training of adults has become a necessity in many professional areas. Yet the staff who set up and administer these programs often lack skills for the very task that is so critical to the success of their efforts--the planning of the programs themselves.

Drawing on the tremendous success of the first edition, Planning Programs for Adult Learners, Second Edition covers the development of adult education programs in clear, specific detail. This popular guide contains information on every area of program planning for adult learners, from understanding the purpose of educational programs to obtaining suitable facilities.

Thoroughly expanded and revised, the book contains a wealth of new material and examples, and features new information on incorporating technology into the development and practice of adult education programs. Educators and practitioners alike will find this guide to be an essential tool.

Editorial Reviews

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"...Caffarella's book may help keep readers afloat." (Exchanges, 7/18/02)

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"You will find this book firmly grounded in clearly expressed concepts and principles derived from research-based theories of adult learning and loaded with practical suggestions for strategies and methods for applying these principles. Whether you are new to the field, or an old-timer, you will have one happy adventure."
—from the Foreword of the first edition by Malcolm S. Knowles, professor emeritus, North Carolina State University

"The book is just plain fundamentally the best resource that puts everything in sequence and concrete terms."
—Joellen Killion, director of special projects, National Staff Development Council

"Adult educators love the Interactive Model of Program Planning. It is practical, easy to explain and use, and ensures the kind of buy-in that is needed to make sure that everyone is on board for implementation, even when the going gets rough! The model is elegant in its simplicity and solid in its theory-research base. The book adds more value because of its many tools and tips. I am delighted to see this book revised and updated."
—Victoria J. Marsick, codirector, J.M. Huber Institute for Learning in Organizations and professor, adult education and organizational learning, Teachers College, Columbia University

"I have used the previous edition of this book with great success in my program planning courses. The adult educators in those courses have found it an invaluable resource for their planning efforts. I am confident that they will find even more of value in this new edition."
—Ronald M. Cervero, professor and graduate coordinator, Department of Adult Education, The University of Georgia

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 2 edition (November 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787952257
• ISBN-13: 978-0787952259
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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40 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Has very limited value, August 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

This book is overloaded with flowcharts, exercises, and tables, but has limited useful content. One slim chapter on developing an instructional plan, most of the rest of the book is fluff about choosing meeting rooms, developing budgets, and similar material.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for all the details, July 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

If you are looking for a book to teach you how to teach, this ain't it. But if you are looking for something comprehensive that discusses all the many aspects one must consider to plan and execute a quality program, this is a gem. If you do much sponsoring of programs and events, you know it is the little things that can ruin your day: the air conditioner is not working, you did not adequately budget for the materials needed, you did not anticipate the needs of the participants, etc. This helps prevent geting blindsided. I refer to this frequently when preparing workshops and programs, and recommend it to others.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Adult Education Coordinators, April 25, 2001

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This review is from: Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

This book covers all the aspects of adult education program planning. Though, most of the information seems common sense, it is this straight-forward writing that makes this book such a fantastic reference. I continually refer back to the book when developing my adult ed programs to make sure I'm not missing anything. The information covered in each chapter is a great overview and provides insight to program development. I recommend for more specific information on a particular chapter to seek out other resources that go more in depth. Overall, it is a great guide to successful program planning.