Understanding Adult Education & Training

Understanding Adult Education & Training.

This text introduces readers to a wide range of theory and shows this theory to their practice. Drawing on Australian and international experience, the book covers four major aspects of adult education and training: foundations of teaching and program management; contests – policy, history and research; workplace teaming including competency-based education; different approaches to teaching and learning. Explaining the dynamic, complex and diverse nature of adult education practice, this book is essential reading for educators, trainers, community workers and other professionals involved in adult education.