Inhoudsopgave:
|
\u003cb\u003eA research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c/i\u003e distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs of adult learners, this book provides a foundational overview of adult education, and an introduction to the organizations and practices developed to support adult learning in a variety of contexts. The discussion also includes select understandings of international adult education, policy, and methods alongside theoretical frameworks, contemporary and historical contexts, and the guiding principles of adult education today. Coverage of emerging issues includes the aging society, social justice, and more, with expert insight from leading authorities in the field. \u003cp\u003eMany adult educators begin practice through the context of their own experiences in the field. This book provides the broader research, theory, and practice needed for a deeper understanding of adult education and its place in society. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the key philosophical and theoretical frameworks of adult education\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvey the landscape of the field through contemporary and historical foundations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine key guiding understandings and practices targeted to adult learners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelve into newer concerns including technology, globalization, and more\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c/i\u003e provides an expertly-led overview of the field, and an essential introduction to real-world practice. |
nl
en