London
and New York: Routledge, 1991
London
and New York: Routledge, 1991
Ralph G. Brockett and Roger Hiemstra
Copyright © 1991 by Ralph G. Brockett and Roger Hiemstra
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Table of Contents
Preface (Introductory Comments)
The Authors (Description of Authors)
Part One: Introduction
Chapter One: A Way of Life
An Historical Look
Ten Myths Associated with Self-Direction in Learning
Chapter Two: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Self-Direction in Adult Learning: A Misunderstood Concept
Instructional Method or Personality Characteristics
Self-Direction in Learning as an Umbrella Concept
The PRO Model: A Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Part Two: The Underlying Knowledge Base
Chapter Three: Adult learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-Direction
Three Streams of Inquiry
Learning Projects Research
Chapter Four: Measuring the iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-Direction
Quantitative Measures of Self-Direction
The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale
The Oddi Continuing Learning Inventory
A Meta-Analysis of Quantitative Studies on Self-Direction
Chapter Five: Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches
Qualitative Studies of Self-Direction
The Underlying Knowledge Base: An Assessment
Part Three: Process and Personal Orientation
Chapter Six: Facilitating Self-Directed Learning
Andragogy: A Foundation for Self-Directed Learning
Planning Self-Directed Learning
An Interactive Teaching and Learning Process
Developing Skills by Individual Control of Learning Variables
Resources for Self-Directed Learning
Chapter Seven: Enhancing Learner Self-Direction
Conceptual Influences on Learner Self-Direction
The Dilemma of Social Context
Three Strategies for Enhancing Learner Self-Direction
Part Four: Fostering Opportunities for Self-Direction in Adult Learning
Chapter Eight: Institutional Perspectives on Self-Direction in Learning
Activating the Educative Community
Institutional Programs Built on Self-Directed Learning Ideas
Barriers to Implementing Self-Directed Learning In Institutions
Chapter Nine: Policy Issues
A Policy-Building Workshop
Policy Statements
Chapter Ten: The Global Context
Some International Perspectives on Self-Direction
Conclusion
Chapter Eleven: Ethical Dilemmas in Self-Direction
Ethics in Adult Education
A Workshop on Ethics and Self-Directed Adult Learning
Self-Direction and Ethics: Some Dilemmas
Part Five: A Glance at the Future
Chapter Twelve: A Way of Life Revisited
Chapter Thirteen: Conclusions and Recommendations
Creating Greater Awareness of Self-Direction
Recommendations for the Future
Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography of Sources Related to Andragogy
Appendix B: Self-Directed Learning Seminar Participants
January, 2000
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