{"product_id":"foundations-of-adult-and-continuing-education-hardcover","title":"Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJovita M. Ross-Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy D. Rose\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarol E. Kasworm\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs of adult learners, this book provides a foundational overview of adult education, and an introduction to the organizations and practices developed to support adult learning in a variety of contexts. The discussion also includes select understandings of international adult education, policy, and methods alongside theoretical frameworks, contemporary and historical contexts, and the guiding principles of adult education today. Coverage of emerging issues includes the aging society, social justice, and more, with expert insight from leading authorities in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany adult educators begin practice through the context of their own experiences in the field. This book provides the broader research, theory, and practice needed for a deeper understanding of adult education and its place in society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the key philosophical and theoretical frameworks of adult education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvey the landscape of the field through contemporary and historical foundations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine key guiding understandings and practices targeted to adult learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelve into newer concerns including technology, globalization, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e provides an expertly-led overview of the field, and an essential introduction to real-world practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a practical resource, \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers practitioners and emerging scholars a vital text that presents an historical and contemporary review of adult education and its place in society. The authors explore the most significant features of adult education and adult learning in the contemporary United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive in scope, \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e is written by leading authorities in the field and covers a wide-range of emerging issues such as the aging society, social justice, technology, globalization, and more. This vital resource provides educators and scholars with an understanding of the current research, theory, and practice needed in order to develop a deeper appreciation of adult education and its influence on our broader culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to book for students, educators, and practitioners interested in everything from the history and philosophy to current trends and issues in the profession and practice of adult education. Readable, yet comprehensive, the authors have done a masterful job in their up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the sprawling field of adult and continuing education.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e --Sharan B. Merriam\u003c\/b\u003e, professor emerita of adult education, The University of Georgia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There has been a dire need for a comprehensive and inclusive text on the foundations of adult and continuing education and this book has delivered. It provides a broad view of the field, its contexts, constraints, and promises, and leaves one better prepared to engage in conversations about adult education as a field of study.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e --Mary V. Alfred, \u003c\/b\u003e professor of adult education, executive associate dean, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A\u0026amp;M University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Adult and Continuing Education\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent, highly accessible survey text and a must-read for adult education students and practitioners.The authors provide thought-provoking historical and contemporary perspectives on classic and innovative topics. As a result, readers learn how past events and present challenges may shape the future of the field.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e --Lisa M. Baumgartner, \u003c\/b\u003e associate professor of adult education, Educational Administration and Human Resource Development Department, Texas A\u0026amp;M University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How exciting to have this comprehensive overview of our field. This book is certain to become standard reading for adult education students.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e --Dr. Steven W. Schmidt, \u003c\/b\u003e associate professor of adult education, Department of Interdisciplinary Professions, East Carolina University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOVITA M. ROSS-GORDON\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of adult, professional and community education at Texas State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMY D. ROSE\u003c\/b\u003e is professor emerita of adult and higher education at Northern Illinois University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAROL E. KASWORM\u003c\/b\u003e is W. Dallas Herring Professor emerita of adult and community college education at North Carolina State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.3 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510222962866,"sku":"9781118955093","price":99.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/BTrvKDC7dh9781118955093.webp?v=1779644988","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/foundations-of-adult-and-continuing-education-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}