The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (Managing Cultural Differences)

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The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (Managing Cultural Differences)
by Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton, Richard A. Swanson
from Gulf Professional Publishing

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Andragogy, ok, but where are the updated research and current references?
  So, I'm writing a paper on Adult Learning. Basic definitions abound in this book. Excellent beginning book, but not very exciting. I bought it to use as a main reference book. Unfortunately, all the references are older than 10 years ago, and where's the research?? I want to love Andragogy, but the two current authors are not doing anything to perpetuate it. The latest theory definitions are not included in relation to Andragogy either. How about transformational theory, critical pedagogy, adult learning... more info

• Zzzzzz.....
  I found this book to be EXTREMELY verbose and hard to comprehend. I agree with other posters that it reads similar to a research paper with lots of citations and "borrowed" information. The overall meaning is lost when you have to read chapters 3 & 4 times to decode it.

• Challenging, Insightful, Practical
  If you're looking for a book which will enable you to grasp the concepts of adult learning in the 21 century then The Adult Learner is a must read. Covering the latest perspectives on adult learning this book contains practical information relevant to any field of education. The Adult Learner addresses more than just the theories of adult learning, it provides timely solutions to empower those who desire to transform the learning experience.

• Useful But a Tough Read
  A little background: I am not a college professor or corporate HR director, so to some degree there are things in this book that were lost on me for that reason, HOWEVER...
  ...I am an author, an independent instructor for adult learners, and a college graduate with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, so I do know something about good writing hopefully. I purchased this book to gain insight into the motivations behind adult learners. Why do some go back to college even when their job does... more info

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