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Learning in adulthood : a comprehensive guide / Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella.
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley023/90047292.html - Table of contents
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- 1 copy at The Center Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| The Center Library | 374 Merriam/LA | 123910 | Stacks | Available | - |
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- ISBN: 1555423124 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xx, 376 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 1991.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-362) and indexes. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1: The context and environment of adult learning -- Social and cultural influences -- Learning in formal settings -- Learning as a self-directed activity -- Part 2: The adult learner -- Characteristics and objectives of learners -- Why adults do or do not participate in learning activities -- Adult development and the learning experience -- Part 3: The learning process -- Key theories of learning -- Age and intelligence -- Memory, cognition, and learning styles -- Cognitive development in adulthood -- Part 4: Building a theoretical base for adult learning -- Clarifying the nature of self-directed learning -- Explaining and predicting participation -- Toward comprehensive theories of adult learning -- Part 5: Challenges in fostering adult learning -- The social and political issues -- Ethical dilemmas in teaching and learning -- Integrating theory and practice. |
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