{"product_id":"psychology-and-adult-learning-by-mark-tennant-9780367086008","title":"Psychology and Adult Learning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003ePsychology and Adult Learning\u003c\/i\u003e has been thoroughly updated to encompass shifts in the concerns of adult educators as they respond to changing global social and economic issues. It examines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice and explores the seminal traditions of key psychological theories as well as discussing issues and problems in applying them to an understanding of adult learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a thoughtful and accessible approach to understanding self and personal change in adult education, and with a new emphasis on diversity, this new edition has been revised and updated in light of the impact of globalising processes, the emphasis on diversity among educators, developments in cognitive neuroscience, the impact of social media, and the theoretical move away from ‘grand theory’. It examines the formation of identities, and places increased emphasis on how a conception of selfhood lies at the heart of teaching adults. Considering adult learning in a variety of contexts, topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHumanistic psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelfhood in the adult years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe relevance of neuroscience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdult intelligence and cognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBehaviourism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGroup learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransformative learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychology and Adult Learning\u003c\/i\u003e examines the psychological dimension of adult education work by analysing and critiquing key psychological theories that have informed our understanding. It is essential reading for all those who seek a critical account of how psychology informs contemporary adult education theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607469408492,"sku":"9780367086008","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367086008-psychology-and-adult-learning.jpg?v=1778166143","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/psychology-and-adult-learning-by-mark-tennant-9780367086008","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}