The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

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Malcolm S. Knowles Elwood F. Holton III (Louisiana State University, USA)

The Adult Learner

The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III (Louisiana State University, USA), Richard A. Swanson (University of Minnesota, USA) , Petra A. Robinson (Louisiana State University, USA)

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Routledge
21 December 2020

Philosophy & theory of education; Teacher training; Adult education, continuous learning; Economics & Business; Personnel & human resources management; Knowledge management

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 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include:

Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field.

The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner.

An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids including a PowerPoint presentation for each chapter.

Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices.

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.

By: Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III (Louisiana State University, USA), Richard A. Swanson (University of Minnesota, USA), Petra A. Robinson (Louisiana State University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 9th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9780367417659
ISBN 10: 0367417650
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 21 December 2020
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University. Richard A. Swanson is Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Development and Adult Education at the University of Minnesota. Petra A. Robinson is Associate Professor of Adult Education and Human Resource Development in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University.

Reviews for The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

"""Overall, the ninth edition of The Adult Learner discusses foundational as well as current issues in adult learning and human resource development, keeping the content relevant and beneficial to a diverse audience."" - Alisa Belzer, Adult Education Quarterly"