The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development / Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, Richard A. Swanson and Petra A. Robinson. [print]

Includes bibliographies and index.

PART 1: Adult learning.

Introduction to adult learning -- Exploring the world of learning theory -- Andragogy: a theory of adult learning -- The andragogical process model for learning -- Andragogy in practice: expanding the usefulness of the andragogical model

PART 2: The backdrop of learning and teaching theories.

Theories of learning -- Theories of teaching -- Adult learning with in human resource development -- Theories of teaching -- Adult learning with in human resource development

PART 3: Advancements in adult learning.

New perspectives on andragogy -- Beyond andragogy -- Diversity and inclusion in the adult education classroom -- Neuroscience and andragogy -- Andragogy and adult online learning -- Effective computer-based instruction for adults

PART 4: International and future perspective on andragogy.

European perspective on adult learning / John A. Henschkle and Mary Cooper -- Andragogy: history, meaning, context, and function / Jost Reischmann -- The future of andragogy

PART 5: Tools and resources for implementing andragogy.

Andragogical learner analysis using the andragogy in practice framework -- Andragogy in practice inventory / contributed by Reid A. Bates -- Guidelines for using learning contracts -- Competency diagnostic and planning guide for adult educators/trainers -- Personal adult learning style inventory.

"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. Addition of two new chapters on: diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and on andragogy and the online adult learner. An updated supporting website: This website for The Adult Learner 9th Edition will provide basic instructor aids. For each chapter there will be a PowerPoint presentation, learning exercises, and added study questions. 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"-- AMAZON

APA - CHECK FORMATING BEFORE USE Swanson, R. A., Holton III, E. F., Robinson, P. A., Knowles, M. S. (2020). The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. New York: Taylor & Francis.

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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.