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Adult Learning

Linking Theory and Practice
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A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining... Read More
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A freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators

In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes.

The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more.

Readers will also find:

  • Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners
  • How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age
  • Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter

Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394265329

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 975g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Laura L. Bierema is a Professor at the University of Georgia, Mary Frances Early College of Education, in the Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development program.

Monica Fedeli is a Professor and Vice-Rector at the University of Padova, and an expert in the international facilitation of adult education and learning. She is the co-editor of Connecting Adult Learning and Knowledge Management.

Sharan B. Merriam is professor emeritus of adult education and qualitative research at the University of Georgia. For five years, she was co-editor of Adult Education Quarterly, the major research and theory journal in adult education.

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