The field of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) has long been
influential beyond its already porous borders, and continues to be
a source of important ideas, inspiration, and innovative practices
for those in disciplines such as educational administration, social
work, nursing, and counseling. Recognizing this, the American
Association for Adult and Continuing Education commissioned the
editors to create this compendium, which provides an invaluable
resource to readers already established in the field, those
entering the field, and to myriad neighbors of the field as well.
This four-volume compendium (also available as a combined e-book)
brings together a host of national and international contributors
to map the field of ACE in a series of brief articles addressing
key theories and practices across its many domains and settings.
These are arranged in four volumes, available either individually
or as a set: Volume One: The Adult Learner Volume Two: Teaching and
Learning in ACE Vol. Three: Leading and Managing ACE Volume Four:
Inquiry and Influences The volume on Adult Learners will include
articles addressing topics such as adult development, diversity,
learning abilities, the influence of personality on learning, and
the role of experience in adult learning. By far the largest
segment of learners in society, and currently the largest segment
of college students as well, a better understanding of the adult
learner is vital for educators of all kinds. Volume two addresses
Teaching and Learning topics ranging from methods and roles to
programs and materials. Encompassing formal and informal learning,
as well as the variety of focus and setting, from cultural to
occupational, this volume explores the wide range of theory and
practice in ACE. Issues of Leadership and Administration such as
planning and resource allocation, organizational change and
culture, and the value of a shared vision for all stakeholders are
addressed in the third volume. From practical matters like staffing
and volunteers, to big-picture issues such as alternative visions
for the future of the field, this volume offers vital knowledge and
insight. The final volume, on Inquiry and Influences, examines the
context, trends, and methods of research and evaluation in the
field's many domains. Wide-ranging inquiry has always been a
hallmark of ACE, and only continues to grow along with the
recognition of the importance of adult learning for learners and
for the society as a whole. All four volumes are available as a
single e-book, to make the most of the inter-relatedness of the
various topics. This version uses live links in the table of
contents and combined index (as well as keywords at the start of
each article) to enable readers to follow their own topical
interests and thus create unique learning pathways for themselves.
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