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Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for masters-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Todays World (globalization; technology; social networking; formal, non-formal, and informal learning; changing demographics) Traditional Learning Theories (behaviorism, humanism, cognitivism, social cognitive theory, constuctivism) Andragogy (the art and science of helping adults learn) Self-Directed Learning (the nature and process of self-directed learning, assessment, and critiques) Transformative Learning (what it is and where it happens) Experience and Learning (models of experiential learning) Body and Spirit in Learning (embodied learning and spirituality in learning) Motivation and Learning (definitions and various theories) The Brain and Cognitive Functioning (practical and emotional intelligence, learning and cognitive styles, neuroscience) Adult Learning in the Digital Age (technol

Who reads Adult Learning - Linking Theory and Practice?

Author

Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema

Publisher

Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781118419106

Category

education

Subjects

Education

Rating

4.6 / 5 (592 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14