Best Practices in Adult Learning (JB - Anker)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1882982789 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
J. Yaun said Adult Education Must Read!. If you are a faculty or administrator in higher education, this is an excellent read and guide for best practices as they apply to adult education!
There is a compelling need to find benchmarks against which to compare and improve programs, while still maintaining the fast-paced competition for adult learners. Rather than a cookie-cutter approach, these are the lessons learned over time from some of the most experienced practitioners in the field.. This book identifies the best practices necessary to bring adult learning programs to a new level—especially as the stakes among competitors continue to rise. Best Practices in Adult Learning sets the stage by addressing institutional vision, asking the q
These factors have helped bring greater attention to the crucial need to identify best practices in adult learning programs—especially as the stakes among competitors continue to rise. From the Back Cover A growing dichotomy exists in the academy when it comes to adult learners—between those who recognize the dynamism of this student population and those who don't—with strong convictions expressed on either side. Each chapter is intended to answer the question, "What do I want my program to contain or deliver?". There is a compelling need to improve programs and compare them with benchmarks, while still maintaining the fast-paced competition for adult learners. This book provides focused, hands-on guidance and applications on how to implement principles of best practices in an adult learner-focused unit or institution.THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED INTO FIVE PARTS: