An Update on Adult Learning Theory: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (J-B ACE Single Issue Adult & Continuing Education) [Paperback]

Sharan B. Merriam (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555426840 | ISBN-13: 978-1555426842 | Publication Date: April 2, 1993 | Edition: 1

This volume of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education presents discussions of well-established theories and new perspectives on learning in adulthood. Knowles' andragogy, self-directed learning, Mezirow's perspective transformation, and several other models are assessed for their contribution to our understanding of adult learning. In addition, recent theoretical orientations, including consciousness and learning, situated cognition, critical theory, and feminist pedagogy, are discussed in terms of how each expands the knowlege base of adult learning.

This is the 57th issue of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

This volume of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education presents discussions of well-established theories and new perspectives on learning in adulthood. Knowles' andragogy, self-directed learning, Mezirow's perspective transformation, and several other models are assessed for their contribution to our understanding of adult learning. In addition, recent theoretical orientations, including consciousness and learning, situated cognition, critical theory, and feminist pedagogy, are discussed in terms of how each expands the knowlege base of adult learning. This is the 57th issue of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. For mre informatin abut this series, please see the Journals and Periodicals page.

From the Back Cover

This volume of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education presents discussions of well-established theories and new perspectives on learning in adulthood. Knowles' andragogy, self-directed learning, Mezirow's perspective transformation, and several other models are assessed for their contribution to our understanding of adult learning. In addition, recent theoretical orientations, including consciousness and learning, situated cognition, critical theory, and feminist pedagogy, are discussed in terms of how each expands the knowlege base of adult learning. This is the 57th issue of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. For more informatin abut this series, please see the Journals and Periodicals page.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555426840
• ISBN-13: 978-1555426842
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)