Self-Direction in Adult Learning - Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice

Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector.

Table des matières

Part 1: Introduction
1. A Way of Life
2. A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Part 2: The Underlying Knowledge Base
3. Adult Learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-direction
4. Measuring the Iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-direction
5. Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches
Part 3: Process and Personal Orientation
6. Facilatating Self-directed Learning
7. Enhancing Learner Self-direction
Part 4: Fostering Opportunities for Self-direction in Adult Learning
8. Institutional Perspectives on Self-direction in Learning
9. Policy Issues
10. The Global Context
11. Ethnical Dilemmas in Self-direction
Part 5: A Glance at the Future
12. A Way of Life Revisted
13. Conclusions and Recommendations

A propos de l'auteur

Ralph G. Brockett, Roger Hiemstra

Résumé

Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. It presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Ralph G. Brockett, Ralph G. Hiemstra Brockett, Brockett Ralph G., Roger Hiemstra, Hiemstra Roger
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 18.08.2020
• EAN: 9781138314009
• ISBN: 978-1-138-31400-9
• Pages: 286
• Thème: Routledge Library Editions: Adult Education
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Pédagogie > Formation d'adultes; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, EDUCATION / Non-Formal Education, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Adult education, continuous learning, Educational strategies and policy