Self-direction in Adult Learning

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