Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice

ISBN: 1394265328

Author: Bierema, Laura L.

Condition: New

A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educatorsIn the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.Readers will also find: Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapterPerfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.