Adult Learning

Linking Theory and Practice

By Laura L. Bierema, Monica Fedeli, Sharan B. Merriam | Publisher: Wiley

About the book

A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators

In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.

The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.

Readers will also find:

  • Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners
  • How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age
  • Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter

Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.

Editions of Adult Learning

Hardcover
ISBN 9781394265329
EBook
ISBN 9781394265343
EBook
ISBN 9781394265336

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A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators

In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.

The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.

Readers will also find:

  • Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners
  • How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age
  • Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter

Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.

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What is Adult Learning about?

A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators

In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.

The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.

Readers will also find:

  • Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners
  • How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age
  • Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter

Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Adult Learning?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Adult education, continuous learning

Where can I read a sample of Adult Learning?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781394265329

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Adult Learning?

Laura L. Bierema, Monica Fedeli, Sharan B. Merriam

Who is the Publisher of the book Adult Learning?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Adult Learning is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781394265329) and ebook(ISBN 9781394265343) and ebook(ISBN 9781394265336)

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