Making Sense of Adult Learning

Making Sense of Adult Learning
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 286
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ISBN-10 : 9781442690493
ISBN-13 : 1442690496
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Book Synopsis Making Sense of Adult Learning by : Dorothy MacKeracher

Download or read book Making Sense of Adult Learning written by Dorothy MacKeracher and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning is an inseparable part of human experience. Understanding how adults learn and applying that expertise to practical everyday situations and relationships opens the window on a broader understanding of the capacity of the human mind. Dorothy MacKeracher's Making Sense of Adult Learning was first published in 1996, and was acclaimed for its readability and value as a reference tool. For the second edition of this essential work, MacKeracher has reorganized and revised many of the chapters to bring the text up-to-date for contemporary use. Concepts are presented from learning-centred and learner-centred perspectives, while related learning and teaching principles provide ideas about how one may enable others to learn more effectively. Written for people preparing to become adult educators, Making Sense of Adult Learning provides background information about the nature of adult learning and the characteristics that typify adult learners. This new edition will be quick to assert its place as the premier guide in the field.


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