Amazon Customer:
Excellent book to understand and learn about Adult education.
United States on May 12, 2021
Cheryl L. Russell:
I purchased this for a graduate course textbook in Adult Learning Theory. It has been difficult and, at times, disappointing because it feels like the authors are more interested in cramming in as many references to other texts, journal articles, and authors as possible rather than just explaining the various adult learning theories. It's not at all uncommon to have every chapter stuffed with paragraphs that read "ABC author says blah blah blah and DEF says blah blah while GHI says blah blah blah....." and on and on. I mean, I completely understand the need to give credit where credit is due, but this text really overdoes that. It makes me wonder if the authors themselves have any original thoughts on any of these topics?
It has been a very disappointing textbook for a topic I was really looking forward to learning about. Plus, I found several spots on the book where there had been changes from the previous edition, but the editors clearly did not read closely, because sentences would just end without completing a thought, or switch topics in mid-paragraph, etc. It was clearly a very botched editing job.
I would not recommend this at all for...
United States on Apr 25, 2021
Manley:
Perhaps the authors are more interested in politics than they are in helping trainers and educators develop technique. I kept reading the book believing that the politics would end and the substance would begin. Unfortunately that was not the case. Every chapter was a polite trod through a tired and well-worn political argument, with little to say about adult education in terms adult learning theory, instruction design, or program delivery. The book falls short of what one would even learn in an introductory course on adult education.
Canada on Dec 22, 2020
Sarah J:
I agree with the review above. If you're interested in learning theory without any information on real-world application, this is probably the book for you. It's a painful read, and following the train of thought in this book has been difficult at best.
United States on Nov 09, 2020
Brigitte:
VERY INTERESTING
Canada on Nov 03, 2020
jennifer s:
This is a required book for my class and I'm increasingly frustrated with it. Citation after citation without any real ideas or thought being expressed. Lack of clarity is a huge problem as well as a terribly inconsistent and awkward writing style. I can't imagine anyone reading this without being forced to.
United States on Oct 10, 2020
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| Language | English | ||
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1119490487 | ||
| Publisher | Jossey-Bass; 4th edition | ||
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| Dimensions | 6.3 x 1.5 x 9.1 inches | ||
| Hardcover | 592 pages | ||
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United States on Jan 28, 2022