Self-direction in Adult Learning

Ralph G. Brockett, Roger Hiemstra

• Part 1: Introduction 1. A Way of Life 2. A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning Part 2: The Underlying Knowledge Base 3. Adult Learning as an Iceberg: Establishing the Knowledge Base on Self-direction 4. Measuring the Iceberg: Quantitative Approaches to Studying Self-direction 5. Beyond the Iceberg: Expanding the Knowledge Base Through Qualitative Approaches Part 3: Process and Personal Orientation 6. Facilatating Self-directed Learning 7. Enhancing Learner Self-direction Part 4: Fostering Opportunities for Self-direction in Adult Learning 8. Institutional Perspectives on Self-direction in Learning 9. Policy Issues 10. The Global Context 11. Ethnical Dilemmas in Self-direction Part 5: A Glance at the Future 12. A Way of Life Revisted 13. Conclusions and Recommendations