The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy, which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, and problem-centered approach to learning have been hugely influential and remain the basis of the learning practices used across the globe today.
Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve their potential. The 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been thoroughly revised to include the very latest advancements in the field of adult education and human resource development. This edition introduces two new chapters focusing on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, as well as the specific applications of andragogy for the online adult learner.
Key Updates and Features:
- Comprehensive updates reflecting current research and global advancements in the field.
- Two new chapters dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and the online learning environment.
- In-depth analysis of the self-directed, experiential, and problem-centered approaches to education.
- Essential reading for educators, trainers, and practitioners in human resource development.
Book Details:
- Author: Malcolm Knowles
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0367417650
- ISBN-13: 978-0367417659
- Publication Date: December 21, 2020