ABSTRACT
Development of Adult Thinking is a timely synthesis and evaluation of the current knowledge and emerging issues relating to adult cognitive development and learning.
Focusing on psychological and educational cutting-edge research as well as giving an overview of the key theorists such as Piaget and Kohlberg, Kallio and the team of expert contributors offer a holistic view on the development of adult thinking, representing perspectives from developmental, moral, and social psychology, as well as education and philosophy. These topics are divided into three sections: Adult cognitive and moral development, Perspectives of adult learning, and Open questions and new approaches, offering introduction, analysis, and directions for future research.
This text is essential reading for students and researchers in developmental psychology and related courses as well as adult educators and teachers working in adult education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|88 pages
Adult cognitive and moral development
chapter 2|24 pages
From multiperspective to contextual integrative thinking in adulthood
chapter 4|16 pages
Personal epistemologies and social representations
chapter 5|15 pages
Duties and responsibilities in adulthood
part II|80 pages
Perspectives of adult learning
chapter 8|18 pages
Developing learning and teaching practices for adults
part III|55 pages
Open questions and new approaches
