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Brundage and Mackeracher 1980

 
Reference
 

Brundage, Donald H., and Dorothy Mackeracher. 1980.Adult learning principles and their application to planning. Toronto: Ministry of Education of Ontario. 126 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 374 B894a. Interest level: lay specialist.

Summary
 

Defines adult education, the process of learning, and the role that teaching plays. Includes areas such as

 
  • physiology
  • self-concept
  • emotions
  • stress, and
  • anxiety.
 

Lists learning principles drawn from these topics. Explains basic modes of teaching--directing, facilitating, and collaborating. Discusses teaching models and characteristics of persons who teach adults. Outlines program planning steps and explores teacher training. Relates learning principles to the various areas of discussion and gives facilitating and planning implications of the principles. Reviews current literature and includes extensive bibliography.

Evaluation
 

Is logically organized and has a useful chapter on learning principles. Evaluator recommends material as a valuable adult education resource for beginning teachers.


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