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The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
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Sixth Edition
By
Malcolm S. Knowles, Ph.D., (1913-1997) Former Executive Director of the Adult Education Association of the United States of America and one of the leading authorities
on adult education in the second half of the twentieth century.
Elwood F. Holton, III, Ed.D., Distinguished Professor of Human Resource, Leadership and Organization Development, Louisiana State University, USA.
Richard A. Swanson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, College of Education and Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota, USA.
Description
This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education
and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes.
Keeping to
the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe
the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles' program planning model. The second part focuses
on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice.
The last part of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style
inventory developed by Dr. Knowles.
This new edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners and students and HRD professionals.
It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments.
Audience
Academic: Adult Learning students, HRD courses. Practitioners: Human resource professionals, Training Managers
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Part 1: The Roots of Andragogy
Chapter 2Exploring the World of Learning Theory
Chapter 3Theories of Learning
Chapter 4A Theory of Adult Learning: Andragogy
Chapter 5Theories of Teaching
Chapter 6An Andragogical Process Model for Learning
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2: Advancements in Adult Learning
Chapter 7Andragogy in Practice
Chapter 8Adult Learning within Human Resource Development
Chapter 9New
Perspectives on Andragogy
Chapter 10 Beyond Andragogy
Chapter 11The Future of Andragogy
Part 3: Practice in Adult Learning
Chapter 12Whole-Part
?Whole Learning Model
Chapter 13From teacher to facilitator of learning
Chapter 14Making things happen by releasing the energy of others
Chapter 15Some guidelines for the use of learning contracts
Chapter 16Core competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide
Chapter 17Personal
Adult Learning Style Inventory
Chapter 18Training Delivery Problems & Solutions: An analysis of Novice & Expert Trainers
Chapter 19A
Model for Developing Employee Work Effectiveness in New Roles and Environments
ReferencesIndex
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Paperback, 390 pages, publication date: JAN-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7837-7
ISBN-10: 0-7506-7837-2
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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