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Willis, Sherry L., Ed.; Dubin, Samuel S., Ed. – 1990
In response to the issues of global competition, the aging workforce, and the rapid rate of technological innovation and how today's professionals must meet these challenges, an examination is made of the key developmental approaches to maintaining and enhancing the knowledge and skills of midcareer and senior-level professionals. Twenty-one…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Competence, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria
Merriam, Sharan B.; Caffarella, Rosemary S. – 1999
Intended for adult educators, this book is a comprehensive overview and synthesis of what is known about adult learning. Part 1 describes the context of learning. Chapters 1-4 describe the following: the sociocultural context; the range of settings and ways they influence learners and the learning process; literature on who participates in formal…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
English, Leona M.; Fenwick, Tara J.; Parsons, Jim – 2003
This book explores how spirituality intersects with the lives of adult educators and trainers. The following are among the topics discussed: (1) spirituality's role within the context of adult education and training and defining spirituality (the original spiritual purpose of adult education, as illustrated in the history of the Chautauqua,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Cross, K. Patricia – 1981
The literature on adult learners is reviewed, and two models of adult learning are developed. Demographic, social, and technological trends that stimulate the increasing demand for learning opportunities are examined, and the views of those who see dangers in new pressures on adults to participate in organized learning activities are considered.…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Adult Development, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Miller, Melvin E., Ed.; Cook-Greuter, Susanne R., Ed. – 2000
This book contains 11 papers on creativity, spirituality, and transcendence as paths to integrity and wisdom in the mature self. The book begins with the paper "Introduction--Creativity in Adulthood: Personal Maturity and Openness to Extraordinary Sources of Inspiration" (Susanne R. Cook-Greuter, Melvin E. Miller). The next four papers,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
Walsh, W. Bruce, Ed.; Osipow, Samuel H., Ed. – 1995
This handbook is designed to acquaint readers with the practical and applied aspects of the field of vocational psychology and the variety of techniques, procedures, and theories available for vocational assessment. The following chapters are included: "Preface" and "Introduction" (W. Bruce Walsh, Samuel H. Osipow); "Current Theoretical Issues in…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development
