The Adult Learner by Knowles, Malcolm; Robinson, Petra A.; Caraccioli, Corina;

Short description:

How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? 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. This 10th edition has further expanded on and updated his seminal work.

Long description:

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, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today.

Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 10th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include:

The two chapters on diversity, inclusion and belonging in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner have been greatly expanded to reflect the importance of these topics to the field today.

The accompanying Instructor and Student Resources website provides free digital materials designed to enhance student learning and save instructors time when preparing lessons. Resources include:

•                     Ready-to-use PowerPoint slides to save instructor time when planning lessons

•                     Learning objectives and part outlines for structured learning

•                     Suggested class discussions, exercises, and scenario-based activities

•                     Downloadable instruments for chapters 19 to 22

•                     Video explaining the Andragogy In Practice model

•                     A chapter-by-chapter Instructor Manual and a corresponding Student Guide to enhance learning outcomes.

If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.

Table of Contents:

PART 1   Adult Learning  1. Introduction to Adult Learning  2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory  3. Andragogy: A Theory of Adult Learning  4. The Andragogical Process Model for Learning  5. Andragogy in Practice  PART 2 The Backdrop of Learning and Teaching Theories  6. Theories of Learning  7. Theories of Teaching  8. Adult Learning Within Human Resource Development  PART 3   Advancements in Adult Learning   9.  New Perspectives on Andragogy  10. Beyond Andragogy  11. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Adult Education  12. Neuroscience and Andragogy  13. Andragogy and Adult Online Learning  14. Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults  PART 4   International and Future Perspectives on Andragogy  15. European Perspectives on Adult Learning (Contributed by John A. Henschke and Mary Cooper)  16. Andragogy: International History, Meaning, Context, and Function (contributed by Jost Reischmann)  17.  The Future of Andragogy  Part 5 Tools and Resources for Implementing Andragogy  18. Andragogical Learner Analysis Using the Andragogy in Practice Framework  19. Andragogy in Practice Inventory (contributed by Reid A. Bates)  20. Guidelines for the Using Learning Contracts  21. Core Competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide  22. Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory