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9781623960773: Conversations about Adult Learning in Our Complex World (Hc) (Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research and Practice in Lifelong Learning)

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We recognize that our society and demands for lifelong learning changes rapidly, and needs to continue tobe rapidly effectively infused in changing forms into the teaching and learning process. Conversationsabout Adult Learning in Our Complex World focuses the study of adult learning to address the issues ofliving and learning within a complex world- the epitome of the 21st century.Readers will find that this book is valuable for a wide variety of professors, researchers, practitioners, andstudents in fields related to adult learning and adult education as it reveals emerging research and trendsrelevant for today and tomorrow. Moreover, this publication represents some of the most innovative andthoughtful scholarship resulting from the work of the Adult Higher Education Alliance and, arguably, the field of adult education.The book is arranged thematically in five sections, each one dealing with a domain where intercultural competence and other fundamental skills mayimprove the learning experiences for adult learners. The sections include, The Learning Environment and Authentic Teaching, InterculturallyCompetent Classroom Practices, Programming for Adults-Redesigning University to Serve Adult Learners, Professional Development, TeacherTraining, and Leadership Development, and Meaningful Assessment of Programs for Adults.

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Carrie J. Boden McGill<.strong>, Texas State University, USA.

Kathleen P. King, University of South Florida, USA.

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9781623960766: Conversations about Adult Learning in Our Complex World (Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research and Practice in LifeLong Learning)

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ISBN 10:  1623960762 ISBN 13:  9781623960766
Editorial: Information Age Publishing, 2012
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