Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline

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In "Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline" Prof. Dr. Jost Reischmann reexamines key facets of andragogy by presenting a series of reprints that contribute significantly to the field. - The book opens with "Andragogy and Andragogues", offering a clear definition and exploring the vital role and necessary competencies of andragogues as "change specialists". - "Andragogical Concepts" provides valuable insights for educators and scholars by analyzing andragogical theories such as "learning en passant", "lifewide learning", and "compositional learning". - The section "Projects and Examples" bridges theory with practice, highlighting the synergy between theoretical understanding and practical application. - Lastly, the book explores "International Comparative Adult Education", offering a comprehensive exploration of this research area. It presents examples and proposes ways to enhance studies in this field. "Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and libraries, offering a fresh perspective on adult education. This book informs and inspires readers to think critically and innovatively about the discipline.
For Scholars, Students, and Libraries
Contributes significantly to adult education/andragogy
Explains and clarifies the new educational subdiscipline

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Jost Reischmann
Prof. Dr. Jost Reischmann, born in 1943, (www.jost.reischmannfam.de), specialized in andragogy/adult education. He studied Pedagogy, Psychology, and Sociology at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and chaired the Andragogy department at Bamberg University from 1992 until his retirement in 2008. In 1988, he edited the first English-language book on Adult Education in Germany. Dr. Reischmann served as the first president of the International Society for Comparative Adult Education (ISCAE) in 1992. His contributions to the field were acknowledged with his induction into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame in 1999 and receiving the AAACE "Outstanding Service Award" in 2006. He has presented papers at various international conferences around the world. xxx

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