Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning: A Comprehensive Analysis of Principles and Effective Practices1986 Winner of the Imogene Okes Award and the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education The first book to receive both the Imogene Okes Award and the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education presented by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. This book analyzes current approaches to adult learning and presents a comprehensive review of the research on how adults learn. |
Contents
Understanding How Adults Learn | 25 |
Exploring SelfDirectedness in Learning | 40 |
Facilitating SelfDirected Learning | 60 |
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