Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers

by Rosemary S. Caffarella

Drawing from classic and current literature, as well as her vast experience in the field, Caffarella provides both a theoretical framework and a hands-on guide and resource book for those who plan adult education, training, and staff development programs.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[Anna (Literaria Luminaria)]

There is some useful information, but the format of the book is quite odd.

[Strick]

Dry as popcorn

[Angela]

It is difficult to just read through this book. It is easy to lose site of the point of the paragraph while sifting through the mid-sentence citations. Frustrating. I can see that it is a good reference if one is working through a project and referring to sections as required. There are some good exercises at the ends of chapters as well.

[Stephen Yates]

More of a reference than a read through, Caffarella supports a multi-layered, non-linear yet comprehensive approach to program planning. Also has a number of important worksheets/training sheets to use. Best to skim through when actually planning an event.

[Steve Bolduc]

This top notch guide developed by Rosemary Caffarella is an essential tool for those evolving in the befuddling world of adult education. I would rather say that Caffarella's book is the Bible for every program planner for adult learners.

[Barbs87]

Good to read for understanding the concepts and background behind program planning. Not a very good guide for actual program planning. Examples provided in here are very interesting to read and help expand your knowledge and understanding.

[Brittany]

Excellent resource.

[Sheri]

This is a great resource for program planning. I found it practical and easy to read and will add it to my resource shelf.

[Stan Skrabut]

I have the fortunate opportunity to once again teach a program planning and evaluation class for the University of Wyoming. I have already taught this course a few times and thought it was time to change out one of the books. There was nothing wrong with the books I was using but I wanted to find a book that provided more tools for the learners. I am glad I did. For this term, I selected Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide by Rosemary Caffarella and Sandra Ratcliff Daffron. I am quite happy with the book. Read more