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"Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for graduate students and practitioners alike. The expert authors have infused each chapter with teaching and instructional applications as well as personal relevance for the reader. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today's World--globalization; technology; social networking; formal, non-formal, and informal learning The Culture and Context in Adult Learning The Foundations of Learning Theory--behaviorism, cognitive psychology, social constructivism, situated cognition Andragogy Self-directed Learning Transformative Learning The Body and Spirit in Learning Experience and Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Mind, including neuroscience Intelligence--practical and emotional intelligence, learning and cognitive styles Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives "--
Sommario
List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits ix
Preface xi
The Authors xvii
1 Adult Learning in Today's World 1
The Social Context of Adult Learning 1
The Adult Learner and Learning in Adulthood 11
Settings Where Learning Occurs 15
Chapter Summary 21
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 21
Chapter Highlights 22
2 Traditional Learning Theories 24
What Is Learning? 24
Learning Theories 25
Chapter Summary 38
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 38
Chapter Highlights 41
3 Andragogy: The Art and Science of Helping Adults Learn 42
Before Andragogy 44
Assumptions About Adult Learners 46
Andragogy Today 56
Chapter Summary 58
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 59
Chapter Highlights 60
4 Self-Directed Learning 61
The Nature of Self-Directed Learning 62
The Process of Self-Directed Learning 66
Self-Directed Learning in Various Contexts 71
Assessing Self-Directed Learning 74
Critiques of Self-Directed Learning 76
Chapter Summary 78
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 78
Chapter Highlights 79
Exhibit 4.1: Independent Study Learning Contract 81
5 Transformative Learning 82
What Is Transformative Learning? 83
Sites of Transformative Learning 90
Promoting and Evaluating Transformative Learning 94
Concluding Thoughts, Unresolved Issues 98
Chapter Summary 101
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 101
Chapter Highlights 102
6 Experience and Learning 104
On the Relationship Between Experience and Learning 104
Models of Experiential Learning 108
Reflective Practice and Situated Cognition 115
Chapter Summary 123
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 124
Chapter Highlights 125
7 Body and Spirit in Learning 127
Embodied Learning 128
The Spirit in Learning 136
Chapter Summary 142
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 143
Chapter Highlights 145
8 Motivation and Learning 146
Motivation Defi ned 147
Motivation Theory 148
Motivation in Adult Education 151
Chapter Summary 162
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 163
Chapter Highlights 166
9 The Brain and Cognitive Functioning 168
Brain Basics 168
Memory 172
Intelligence 175
Cognitive Development and Wisdom 182
Chapter Summary 187
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 187
Chapter Highlights 188
10 Adult Learning in the Digital Age 190
The Technology Context 191
Adult Learners in the Digital Age 195
The Teaching-Learning Context of the Digital Age 201
Chapter Summary 208
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 209
Chapter Highlights 211
11 Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives 212
Being Critical 213
Critical Theory 214
Critical Perspectives 217
Critical Thinking 221
Critical Action--Mindful and Timely Intervention 226
Creating a Critical Classroom 228
Chapter Summary 234
Linking Theory and Practice: Activities and Resources 234
Chapter Highlights 236
