Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education (Hardcover)

A research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs of adult learners, this book provides a foundational overview of adult education, and an introduction to the organizations and practices developed to support adult learning in a variety of contexts. The discussion also includes select understandings of international adult education, policy, and methods alongside theoretical frameworks, contemporary and historical contexts, and the guiding principles of adult education today. Coverage of emerging issues includes the aging society, social justice, and more, with expert insight from leading authorities in the field. Many adult educators begin practice through the context of their own experiences in the field. This book provides the broader research, theory, and practice needed for a deeper understanding of adult education and its place in society. * Learn the key philosophical and theoretical frameworks of adult education * Survey the landscape of the field through contemporary and historical foundations * Examine key guiding understandings and practices targeted to adult learners * Delve into newer concerns including technology, globalization, and more Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education provides an expertly-led overview of the field, and an essential introduction to real-world practice.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	JM Ross-Gordon
Dimensions:	252 x 181 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-95509-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Adult education Promotions
LSN:	1-118-95509-9
Barcode:	9781118955093

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