Adult learning and development : perspectives from educational psychology / edited by M. Cecil Smith, Thomas Pourchot.
| Other author | Smith, M. Cecil. |
| Other author | Pourchot, Thomas. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 1998. |
| Description | xiii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Educational psychology series Educational psychology series. ^A388284 |
| Contents | I. Introduction. What does educational psychology know about adult learning and development? / M Cecil Smith and Thomas Pourchot. II. Theoretical perspectives. We learn, therefore we develop : learning versus development--or developing learning? / Nira Granott -- Abstraction, the will, the self, and modes of learning in adulthood / Juan Pascual-Leone and Ronald R. Irwin -- Extending sociocultural theory to adult learning / Curtis Jay Bonk and Kyung A. Kim -- On the development of adult metacognition / Gregory Schraw. III. Knowing, learning, and problem solving in adulthood. Changing mind, changing world : practical intelligence and tacit knowledge in adult learning / Bruce Torff and Robert J. Sternberg -- The role of adults' beliefs about knowledge in school, work, and everyday life / Marlene Schommer -- Adult intelligence : sketch of a theory and applications to learning and education / Phillip L. Ackerman -- Mnemonic strategies for adult learners / Russell N. Carney and Joel R. Levin. IV. Adult educational psychology. Adult age differences in reading and remembering text and using this information to make decisions in everyday life / Bonnie J.F. Meyer and Andrew P. Talbot -- The educational psychology of reading in adulthood / M Cecil Smith -- Forgiveness education with adult learners / Catherine T. Coyle and Robert D. Enright -- Contributions of parent education to adult development / Lee Shumow. V. Conclusion. Toward an adult educational psychology / M Cecil Smith and Thomas Pourchot. |
| Local note | Little-306543--305131011652S |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 97030926 |
| ISBN | 0805825231 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 080582524X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC5225 .P78 A48 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |