Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers, 2nd Edition

by Rosemary S. Caffarella

The ongoing education and training of adults has become a necessity in many professional areas. Yet the staff who set up and administer these programs often lack skills for the very task that is so critical to the success of their efforts--the planning of the programs themselves.

Drawing on the tremendous success of the first edition, Planning Programs for Adult Learners, Second Edition covers the development of adult education programs in clear, specific detail. This popular guide contains information on every area of program planning for adult learners, from understanding the purpose of educational programs to obtaining suitable facilities.

Thoroughly expanded and revised, the book contains a wealth of new material and examples, and features new information on incorporating technology into the development and practice of adult education programs. Educators and practitioners alike will find this guide to be an essential tool.

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