Books

19 results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Learning in Adulthood A Comprehensive Guide Learning in Adulthood A Comprehensive Guide Sharan B. Merriam Brings together the important contributions in Adult Education OL15193622W
Learning/work Learning/work Linda Cooper "We are living through a daunting yet fascinating period in which the global economy increasingly challenges the accepted dichotomies between home-life and work-life, between employment and unemploym… OL15442466W
Facilitating Group Learning Facilitating Group Learning George Lakey "This book defines principles and techniques for teaching adults in groups and includes illustrative stories from the experiences of the author. It deals with issues of diversity, as well as authenti… OL15588206W
The handbook of transformative learning The handbook of transformative learning Edward W. Taylor "The Handbook of Transformative Learning provides a comprehensive and critical review of more than three decades of theory development, research, and practice in Transformative Learning (TL). It will… OL16499074W
Engaging older adults with modern technology Engaging older adults with modern technology Robert D. Hill,Robert Zheng,Michael K. Gardener "This book takes a structured approach to the research in aging and digital technology in which older adults' use of internet and other forms of digital technologies is studied through the lenses of … OL16558493W
Socio-cultural impacts of workplace e-learning Socio-cultural impacts of workplace e-learning Karim A. Remtulla "This book is about using socio-culturally based research in the study of technology, learning, and workers, for the purposes of a better workplace adult education and training from workplace e-learn… OL18652813W
Teaching and learning in further education Teaching and learning in further education Prue Huddleston This book provides a practical guide to teaching and learning within the context of the changing FE environment. It suggests strategies for teaching and recording achievement and exploring ways in wh… OL18776040W
Collaborative Learning Through Computer Conferencing Collaborative Learning Through Computer Conferencing Anthony R. Kaye This book analyzes some of the main educational, social, and technological issues in the use of computer-mediated communication and computer networkingfor online collaborative learning, both in dista… OL19835221W
Energize your audience! Energize your audience! Lorraine Ukens,Lorraine L. Ukens The key word here is quick. While there are tons of books containing icebreakers and energizers, many of the activities are too involved for the limited time available. This books solves that problem… OL20143193W
Adult learning Adult learning Sharan B. Merriam "Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for graduate students and practitioners alike. The expert authors h… OL20547955W
Annual review of adult learning and literacy Annual review of adult learning and literacy National Center for the Study of Adult Learning,Literacy A project of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy. OL20651765W
RaW voices RaW voices Vanessa Feltz This collection of stories are a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Gripping, funny, sometimes sad and always inspiring, they will strike a chord in us all. OL20894360W
Learning and Teaching in Adult Education Learning and Teaching in Adult Education Henning Pätzold Learning is a key issue in education. Being familiar with contemporary learning theory, therefore, is an essential prerequisite for education scholars and practitioners alike. OL20930040W
Lifelong learning Lifelong learning Lorenz Lassnigg "The research presented in this volume evaluates and demonstrates the potential of the TLM framework for better understanding the multifaceted relationships between education and employment, and to w… OL27272530W
Teaching the adult learner Teaching the adult learner Roberta Silfen How to assist adult learners; who have a range of life experiences, educational backgrounds, working skills, and differing needs and expectations; hone their skills for questioning techniques, evalua… OL28950121W
Making sense of lifelong learning Making sense of lifelong learning Norman Evans This comprehensive book looks into the broad issue of lifelong learning, identifying the different ways it can be interpreted and considering the reasons why lifelong learning appears to be shunned b… OL3149688W
Learning in adulthood Learning in adulthood Lisa M. Baumgartner,Sharan B. Merriam,Rosemary S. Caffarella It describes adult education OL505335W
The Art of Great Training Delivery The Art of Great Training Delivery Jean Barbazette The Art of Great Training Delivery is designed to help trainers move their training and facilitation skills to the next level of performance.?Written by Jean Barbazette--an expert in the field of tra… OL5817540W
Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector Ann Gravells Fourth Edition OL9792664W