Using Learning Contracts: Practical Approaches to Individualizing and Structuring Learning (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

Malcolm S. Knowles

ISBN 10: 1555420168 / ISBN 13: 9781555420161

Published by Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 1986

About this Item

262 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Seller Inventory # __1555420168

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Learning Contracts: Practical Approaches to Individualizing and Structuring Learning (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555420168
• ISBN 13: 9781555420161
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

A practical, proven method for engaging adult learners

Adding accountability to the learning process has been shown to engage students more deeply and get them invested in their own outcomes. Using Learning Contracts provides practical guidance on implementation in the classroom or corporate setting, helping instructors individualize and add structure to the learning experience. With real-world tips and expert advice from a leader in adult learning, this guide is an invaluable resource packed with insight on using learning contracts effectively.

About the Author

Malcolm Shepherd Knowles was an American adult educator, famous for the adoption of the theory of andragogy―initially a term coined by the German teacher Alexander Kapp.