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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
Peer reviewedCaffarella, Rosemary S.; Clark, M. Carolyn – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1999
This summative chapter reviews the models and theories of adult development discussed in this issue. Adult educators are challenged to see what has been less visible, hear what has not been heard, and think creatively about the connection between development and learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Models
Peer reviewedClark, M. Carolyn; Caffarella, Rosemary S. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1999
Discusses definitional issues and tensions around adult development theory. Presents a typology of developmental theories: biological, psychological, sociocultural, and integrative. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Definitions
Download full textCaffarella, Rosemary S. – 1992
Theories and models of adult development over the life span provide one of the foundational pieces for gaining a clearer understandings of learning in adulthood. Only recently have adult educators spoken more forcefully about the lack of integrated research on adult women. The purpose of this monograph is to describe those missing female voices as…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Developmental Stages, Females
Peer reviewedCaffarella, Rosemary S. – Adult Learning, 1999
This 12-step interactive model for adult-education program planning is based on four assumptions: (1) educational programs should focus on what participants actually learn; (2) program development is negotiated among numerous stakeholders; (3) parts of the model should be used only when applicable; and (4) planners should be ethical. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Planning, Interaction, Models
Caffarella, Rosemary S. – 1994
This guide for developing programs for adult learners is called "interactive" because it involves cooperation among planners, organizational sponsors, and program participants. The following are among the topics covered in the guide's 14 chapters: understanding the program planning enterprise (who plans programs and how); using the interactive…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Caffarella, Rosemary S. – 2002
This how-to guide and resource book is designed to help in planning educational and training programs for adults in settings from the corporate sector to educational organizations. Chapters 1-3 lay the groundwork for the rest of the guide by introducing the 12-component Interactive Model of Program Planning. Chapter 1 describes adult programs and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Job Training, Models
