Adult Learning Basics

by William J. Rothwell

Simplifies the concept of adult learning with advice for appealing to different learning styles. Adult Learning Basics examines the principles of adult learning theory and how they relate to the training function addressing individual learning competencies, organizational learning climate, and technology-related issues as they affect the adult learning process. Faced with an aging workforce, organizations must reexamine adult learning theory and how it is applied to employee development. Learn the seven kinds of adult intelligence and the most effective ways to address them.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

William J. Rothwell is professor of Workplace Learning and Performance at Pennsylvania State University and President of Rothwell & Associates, a business consultancy.

Reviews

[Gina]

Really well done with a lot of food for thought.

It is set up work book style, which works better if you are currently looking at issues of training and talent development in your workplace, but there is solid information about learning regardless.

[Lindsey Garrett]

Book was a bit outdated and was mostly information I already knew. But easy to follow

[Terri Ehrlich]

An OK intro to adult learning. I will be looking for a better source.