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Building Online Learning Communitiesby Rena M. Palloff; Keith Pratt
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 40.00Building Online Learning Communities further explores the development of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense of community and empower students to take charge of their learning to successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the second edition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt and has been completely updated and expanded to include the most current information on effective online course development and delivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven strategies for handling challenges that include: Engaging students in the formation of an online learning... more...
Principles and Practice of Assessment in the Lifelong Learning Sectorby Ann Gravells
Learning Matters 2009; US$ 23.95A core text for learners taking the CTLLS or NVQ in Learning and Development and assessors working towards the associate teaching role in the LLS. more...
The Adult Learnerby Malcolm S. Ph.D. Knowles; Richard A. Ph.D. Swanson; Elwood F. Ed.D. III Holton
Taylor & Francis 2011; US$ 49.95"A great update of a classic. Should be required reading for anyone involved with adult learning in schools, businesses and communities." Sam Stern, Professor & Dean, School of Education, Oregon State University, USA How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles' pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely infl uential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles... more...
Understanding Adult Education and Trainingby Griff Foley
Allen & Unwin 1999; US$ 32.72A broad overview of the field of adult education for educators and workplace trainers. It introduces key issues, debates and theories in a way which is relevant to practice. Its aim is to deepen readers' understanding of adult learning and education so they can be better practitioners. more...
Religion, Business and Wealth in Modern Britainby David Jeremy
Routledge 1998; US$ 208.00This book explores the connections between religion and capitalism in the context of modern Britain, offering a survey of historical controversies within religion and business and a chronology of significant events since the 1770s. more...
Teaching and Learning in Further Educationby Prue Huddleston; Lorna Unwin
Routledge 1997; US$ 37.50This book provides a practical guide to teaching and learning within the context of the changing FE environment. It suggests strategies for teaching and recording achievement and exploring ways in which students learn. It also has case studies. more...
Basic Education at a Distanceby Chris Yates; Jo Bradley
RoutledgeFalmer 2000; US$ 61.95This book assesses the impact and effect of the experience of basic education at a distance all over the world and in a variety of forms. This is the first major overview of this topic for twenty years. more...
Women, Class And Educationby Jane Thompson
Routledge 2000; US$ 49.95Making use of theory, reflection, narrativity and auto/biographical writing, this book forms an accessible understanding of what learning means and what education can contribute to the struggles of working class women. more...
The Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacyby National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy; John Comings; Barbara Garner; Cristine Smith
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 40.00This is an encompassing review that addresses all aspects of literacy (reading, numeracy, and technological literacy, for example) with a global perspective. It connects the objectives of literacy education with broader areas of social welfare, including health, employment and political and economic empowerment. The second volume in a new annual series, this unique publication for practitioners in the field of adult learning and literacy collects in one yearly volume the best new knowledge and practice advances identified by the prestigious, Harvard-based and federally-funded literacy center, NCSALL. A single, "user-friendly" source for information on best practices in the field of adult learning & literacy. The editors' introduction in... more...
Lifelong Learningby Andrew Holmes
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2001; US$ 12.99Fast track route to increasing your intellectual capital by mastering all aspects of lifelong learning Covers all the key techniques of lifelong learning, from keeping a learning log and a self-development plan to finding a personal coach/mentor and getting yourself published Examples and lessons from successful companies that generate a continuous learning culture including Barclays and The Leverage Organisation, and ideas from the smartest thinkers in the field Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide ExpressExec is a unique business resource of one hundred books. These books present the best current thinking and span the entire range of contemporary business practice. Each book gives you the key... more...