ABSTRACT

This book examines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice. It acknowledges the psychological dimension of adult education work, and explores this dimension in the context of the concerns of adult educators. The approach is to examine the most important traditions of some key psychological theories and to discuss the issues and problems in applying them to an understanding of adult learning and development. The text is ideally suited for those who seek a critical understanding of psychological theory and research from the perspective of the adult educator.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|15 pages

The psychoanalytic approach

chapter 6|14 pages

Learning styles

chapter 7|13 pages

Behaviourism

chapter 8|16 pages

Group dynamics and the group facilitator

chapter 9|12 pages

Critical awareness

chapter 10|7 pages

Concluding comment

Psychology as a foundation discipline in adult education