Book description
With a globally-aging workforce, organizations are reexamining adult learning theory and how it is applied to employee development. Adult Learning Basics addresses individual learning competencies, organizational learning climate, and technology-related issues as they affect the adult learning process. Author, William J. Rothwell, a renowned learning expert, simplifies the complicated and often academic subject of adult learning. He defines the seven kinds of adult intelligence and provides the necessary background for successfully addressing the different learning styles for maximum benefit.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Content
- About the Training Basics Series
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Understanding and Applying Adult Learning Theory
- Chapter 2. Using Theory to Design More Effective Training
- Chapter 3. Leveraging Adult Learner Differences
- Chapter 4. Engaging Boomer, Gen X, and Gen Y Learners
- Chapter 5. Managing Cultural Differences in Learners
- Chapter 6. Making Learning Environment a Key to Success
- Chapter 7. Putting Technology to Work for Learners
- Chapter 8. Using Proven Facilitation Techniques to Drive Learning
- Chapter 9. Reading the Future of Adult Learning: Seven Hopeful Predictions
- References
- Additional Resources
- About the Author
- Index
Product information
- Title: Adult Learning Basics
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2008
- Publisher(s): Association for Talent Development
- ISBN: 9781562865337
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