"Drawing on a lifetime's experience and research in education, Frank Coffield brings together some of his previously published papers to assess the impact of a wide range of national educational policies and to examine the role of the state in public education. He concludes that damage has been done to education by political parties of both right and left and that damage will not be reversed un…
Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master’s-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today…
Drawing on international research and professional practice, this book provides a rich, detailed, and accessible guide to Communities of Practice (CoP) theory, with information on how the theory is constructed, the research that it rests on, and the ways that it has been used in thinking about learning and teaching in the further and adult education sectors. Exploring Communities of Practice…
One of the constant criticisms of adult education services has always been the lack of expertise for programme planning, for which needs analysis is a prerequisite to ensure relevance in terms of both the target audience and the context. Needs Analysis and Programme Planning in Adult Education therefore comes at the right time. With her substantial field experience and scholarly research in nee…
In this chapter, competence management is approached through two developments. On the one hand, the author will explore the main factors involved in current management practices, and on the other hand, he will look at some examples of practices implemented to support organisational or individual evolution.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-326) and index.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-230) and index.;