Psychology and Adult Learning

by Mark Tennant

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.

Genres: Psychology, Education

170 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1988

Reviews

[Mark Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good overview of various psychological theories related to adult learning. Highlight for me is the identification of three traditions of adult education, very useful as the basis for worldview critique on the purposes of higher education.