Can Adult Learning Theory Provide a Foundation for Human Resource Development?

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baiyin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Resource Development

Application of Equity Theory on Adult Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 56-84
Author(s):  
Jami Thejanee Perera ◽  
Jayaranjani Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Individual

Learning is a complicated process, notwithstanding the fact that the individual learners, particularly adults, are complicated beings. Adult learning is a subject of ever-growing interest. With the changing demographic situation of the developed world, there has been a focus on the concept of lifelong learning. Studying adult learning theory is rapidly growing across the globe in the context of human resource development. The application of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development, and the link between the two theories are remains unclear. In fact, the role of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development. Hence, through the structured literature review, this chapter explores the role of equity theory in the context of adult learning theory and through that identifies the theoretical gaps and gives suggestions for future research.

Application of Equity Theory on Adult Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 591-610
Author(s):  
Jami Thejanee Perera ◽  
Jayaranjani Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Individual

Learning is a complicated process, notwithstanding the fact that the individual learners, particularly adults, are complicated beings. Adult learning is a subject of ever-growing interest. With the changing demographic situation of the developed world, there has been a focus on the concept of lifelong learning. Studying adult learning theory is rapidly growing across the globe in the context of human resource development. The application of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development, and the link between the two theories are remains unclear. In fact, the role of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development. Hence, through the structured literature review, this chapter explores the role of equity theory in the context of adult learning theory and through that identifies the theoretical gaps and gives suggestions for future research.

Future Trends

2011 ◽  
pp. 253-268
Author(s):  
Kim E. Dooley ◽  
James R. Linder ◽  
Larry M. Dooley ◽  
Chehrazade Aboukinane
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Instruction And Learning ◽  
Instructional Design Principles

In this book, so far, we have covered five major sections: Foundations of Instruction and Learning at a Distance, Adult Learning Theory, Systematic Instructional Design, Technology Knowledge and Skills, and Administrative Issues. We based the chapters in these sections on seminal and current research, as well as practical applications in higher education and human resource development. The final chapter of this book explores future trends and directions in the field of distance education. We know that technology continues to increase in power while decreasing in cost, so it is clear that the technological capabilities will change. But will adult learning theory and instructional design principles also change? We stressed that these fundamental principles will remain constant and serve as the foundation for effective instruction and learning, but who knows what the future holds? What major changes will occur in the field of distance education 10, 20, or even 50 years from now?

scholarly journals Leerteoretiese basis van die andragogie

1991 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. A. Simpson ◽  
B. C. Lessing
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Intensive Study ◽  
Learner Centered

Learning theory basis of andragogy. A cursory glance at andragogy creates the impression that humanistic learning theory plays an all encompassing role in the learner centered approach andragogy espouses. A closer look, however, reveals that Knowles (1973), after having made an intensive study of learning theory, created an extensive framework within which human resource development can take place. The fact that Knowles attracted critique from different areas, led to a need to ascertain the role different learning theories, if any, played in the emergence of andragogy. Having looked at the assumptions displayed by the andragogical approach, as well as a comparison of different learning theories and their connection with andragogy, it became clear that andragogy contains elements of various learning theories in an adapted way. These adaptations resulted in an approach to adult education in which learners are given the opportunity to be part of the learning process in such a way that they themselves contribute to the development which takes place. Opsomming Met 'n eerste oogopslag wil dit voorkom asof humanistiese leerteorie 'n oorheersende rol in die leerdergesentreerde benadering van andragogie speel. By nadere ondersoek blyk dit egter dat Knowles (1973), na 'n deeglike studie van verskillende leerteoretiese beginsels, 'n omvangryke raamwerk geskep het waarbinne, aan die hand van verskeie aangepaste leerteoretiese beginsels, menslike hulpbronontwikkeling kan plaasvind. As gevolg van die feit dat Knowles vanuit verskillende oorde kritiek op die lyf geloop het, is besluit om die rol wat verskillende leerteorieë in andragogie speel, te bestudeer. Dit blyk dat andragogie nie net elemente van verskillende leerteorieë bevat nie, maar dat toepaslike aspekte van die teoriee wat ondersoek is, benut en aangepas is om 'n geintegreerde benadering te bewerkstellig waarin veral volwassene-leerders by leergeleenthede en hulle selfontwikkeling betrek word.

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