This is the third edition of Mark Tennants popular and highly regarded textwhich examines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice. Itexplor... » 

This is the third edition of Mark Tennants popular and highly regarded textwhich examines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice. Itexplores the seminal transitions of key psychological theories and discussesissues and problems in applying them to an understanding of adult learning anddevelopment.This new edition is thoroughly revised and updated in light of the impact ofchanges to the structure of society globalization of education technologyand the impact of changes to the structure of society globalization ofeducation technology and the impact of postmodernism on psychology. Itexamines the formation of identities and places increased emphasis on what itmeans to be a lifelong learner. Considering adult learning in a variety ofcontexts topics covered include Humanistic psychology Self Directed learners The formation of identities Development of intelligence Critical awarenessPsychology and Adult Learning is essential reading for those who seek acritical account of psychological theories that inform contemporary adulteducation and practice «