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 InfoMahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 1998.
Descriptionxiii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEducational 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 noteLittle-306543--305131011652S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 97030926
ISBN0805825231 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN080582524X (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LC5225 .P78 A48 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold