The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa
Download or Read eBook The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa PDF written by Thomas O. Fasokun and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Thomas O. Fasokun |
Publisher | : Pearson South Africa |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9282011178 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789282011171 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa by : Thomas O. Fasokun
Book excerpt: Presenting psychology as an applied discipline that can help adult educators be more effective in their work, this book analyses the cultural factors that influence the characteristics, behaviour and thinking of adult learners. It emphasizes the collective orientation of African cultures and the view of the self in terms of interdependent relationships within a community. The chapters provide an introduction to the psychology of adult learning and address the following: characteristics of adult learning; life span development; human motivation and participation; learning styles; facilitating adult learning; and guidance and counselling of adult learners.