成人教育

Here is an introduction to salient topics and issues affecting Black males as they engage in adult basic education programs, pursue employment, and obtain higher education. The chaptersinclude academ …

This is the first New Directions volume related to young adultlearners since 1984. Then, as now, young adults are an importantsegment of the adult population but have received scant attentionin the a …

A comprehensive exploration of technology’s role in adult learning Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning introduces educators and students to the intersection of adult learning and the growing …

This Third Update on Adult Learning Theory followstwo earlier volumes on the same topic, the firstpublished in 1993 and the secondin 2001. Only one topic, transformative learning theory, can befound …

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of the landmark book Discussion as a Way of Teaching shows how to plan, conduct, and assess classroom discussions. Stephen D. Brookfield and Stephen …

Widen your view of adult education by learning how it is appliedby the nation’s largest adult education provider: themilitary. Woven through this issue is the common thread of sound adulteducation pr …

Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master’s-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam …

Much like how tectonic plates interact, this volume explores the convergent, divergent, and transforming interaction of multiple forces pressing against adult contemporary education. Presenting multi …

The field of adult religious education is rich with opportunitiesfor study and service. This sourcebook showcases adult religiouseducation as an important site for program creation, teaching, learnin …

This volume addresses the relationship of adult education andhealth from different perspectives. One task of adulthood is caringfor one’s health and, for many, caring for the health of children, a pa …