Self-direction in Adult Learning

<p>Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector. </p> <p><strong>Part 1: Introduction</strong> </p><p>1. A Way of Life </p><p>2. A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning </p><p><strong>Part 2: The Underlying Knowledge Base</strong> </p><p>3. Adult Learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-direction </p><p>4. Measuring the Iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-direction </p><p>5. Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches </p><p><strong>Part 3: Process and Personal Orientation </strong></p><p>6. Facilatating Self-directed Learning </p><p>7. Enhancing Learner Self-direction </p><p><strong>Part 4: Fostering Opportunities for Self-direction in Adult Learning</strong> </p><p>8. Institutional Perspectives on Self-direction in Learning </p><p>9. Policy Issues </p><p>10. The Global Context </p><p>11. Ethnical Dilemmas in Self-direction </p><p><strong>Part 5: A Glance at the Future</strong> </p><p>12. A Way of Life Revisted </p><p>13. Conclusions and Recommendations</p>