10th Edition
The Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today.
Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 10th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include:
The two chapters on diversity, inclusion and belonging in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner have been greatly expanded to reflect the importance of these topics to the field today.
The accompanying Instructor and Student Resources website provides free digital materials designed to enhance student learning and save instructors time when preparing lessons. Resources include:
• Ready-to-use PowerPoint slides to save instructor time when planning lessons
• Learning objectives and part outlines for structured learning
• Suggested class discussions, exercises, and scenario-based activities
• Downloadable instruments for chapters 19 to 22
• Video explaining the Andragogy In Practice model
• A chapter-by-chapter Instructor Manual and a corresponding Student Guide to enhance learning outcomes.
If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.
PART 1 Adult Learning 1. Introduction to Adult Learning 2. Exploring the World of Learning Theory 3. Andragogy: A Theory of Adult Learning 4. The Andragogical Process Model for Learning 5. Andragogy in Practice PART 2 The Backdrop of Learning and Teaching Theories 6. Theories of Learning 7. Theories of Teaching 8. Adult Learning Within Human Resource Development PART 3 Advancements in Adult Learning 9. New Perspectives on Andragogy 10. Beyond Andragogy 11. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Adult Education 12. Neuroscience and Andragogy 13. Andragogy and Adult Online Learning 14. Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults PART 4 International and Future Perspectives on Andragogy 15. European Perspectives on Adult Learning (Contributed by John A. Henschke and Mary Cooper) 16. Andragogy: International History, Meaning, Context, and Function (contributed by Jost Reischmann) 17. The Future of Andragogy Part 5 Tools and Resources for Implementing Andragogy 18. Andragogical Learner Analysis Using the Andragogy in Practice Framework 19. Andragogy in Practice Inventory (contributed by Reid A. Bates) 20. Guidelines for the Using Learning Contracts 21. Core Competency Diagnostic and Planning Guide 22. Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory
Biography
Malcolm S. Knowles was one of the nation’s leading authorities on adult education and training. He was the founding executive director of the Adult Education Association and Professor of Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University.
Elwood F. Holton III is Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Development and Adult Education in the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University. He currently serves as Director of the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development and Senior Director of the Leadership Development Institute.
Petra A. Robinson is Associate Professor of Adult Education and Human Resource Development in the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development and Director of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development in the College of Human Sciences & Education at Louisiana State University.
Corina Caraccioli is Associate Dean of Online & City College at Loyola University New Orleans. She is also an Assistant Professor and the Director of Online Student Success.
