Andragogy in Practice

Case Studies on Innovation in Adult Learning

Elwood F. Holton, III, Petra A. Robinson, Corina Caraccioli

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Routledge
30 June 2025

Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Teaching skills & techniques; Personnel & human resources management

Andragogy in Practice is a timely book of case studies, which offers readers the opportunity to see andragogy in practice solving real-world challenges in a variety of adult learning contexts. It highlights the wonderful range of innovative practices that characterize adult learning today.

Holton, Robinson, and Caraccioli, authors of the bestselling The Adult Learner, bring a variety of diverse and inspiring extended cases together from a range of experienced teaching and learning specialists. Showing the broad scope, power, and potential of adult learning using andragogy, case topics include Artificial Intelligence, Online Learning in Higher Education, Human Resource and Leadership Development, Curriculum and Faculty Development and Art-Based Learning. The book can be used in conjunction with The Adult Learner or as a standalone text and provides a wealth of resources for educators, students, and practitioners looking to further their understanding of how andragogy is being applied in new and innovative ways. Experienced adult educators will be challenged to be more innovative in their own practices. For reflection and further dialog, each case includes a set of discussion questions to enhance engagement and understanding.

Students and practitioners of human resource development and adult education will enjoy the engaging, innovative, and insightful cases in this book addressing andragogical practices in the contemporary society.

Edited by: Elwood F. Holton III, Petra A. Robinson, Corina Caraccioli
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032625973
ISBN 10: 103262597X
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , Primary , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.