
Self-direction in Adult Learning
Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 18. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
286 pages
978-1-138-31400-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-31400-9 (9781138314009)
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Self-direction in Adult Learning
Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice
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Self-direction in Adult Learning
Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice
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Content
Part 1: Introduction
1. A Way of Life
2. A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Part 2: The Underlying Knowledge Base
3. Adult Learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-direction
4. Measuring the Iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-direction
5. Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches
Part 3: Process and Personal Orientation
6. Facilatating Self-directed Learning
7. Enhancing Learner Self-direction
Part 4: Fostering Opportunities for Self-direction in Adult Learning
8. Institutional Perspectives on Self-direction in Learning
9. Policy Issues
10. The Global Context
11. Ethnical Dilemmas in Self-direction
Part 5: A Glance at the Future
12. A Way of Life Revisted
13. Conclusions and Recommendations
1. A Way of Life
2. A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Part 2: The Underlying Knowledge Base
3. Adult Learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-direction
4. Measuring the Iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-direction
5. Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches
Part 3: Process and Personal Orientation
6. Facilatating Self-directed Learning
7. Enhancing Learner Self-direction
Part 4: Fostering Opportunities for Self-direction in Adult Learning
8. Institutional Perspectives on Self-direction in Learning
9. Policy Issues
10. The Global Context
11. Ethnical Dilemmas in Self-direction
Part 5: A Glance at the Future
12. A Way of Life Revisted
13. Conclusions and Recommendations