Describes a model for a lifelong learning system. Development of competencies for performing the various roles required in human life Assumption that the primary purpose of schooling is to...

Discusses problems solved by contract learning in training and adult education. Helping learners develop their course or workshop objectives Handling differences in background, styles of...

Offers advice on how to teach people to become self-directed learners. Motivating people to become self-directing evidence that adults do want to be self-directing Capability of trainers to...

Focuses on the art of employee training. Program Design project of the Los Angeles, California chapter of the American Society for Training and Development Analogy with the concepts of line...

Highlights the Fourth Annual Training and Development Leadership Symposium sponsored by the American Society for Training. Challenges in the sector in the 1980s Reconceptualization of the...

Examines the connection between training and adult education. Difference between training and education Elements of the pyramid of leadership associated with adult educators.

Presents a commentary on the need for historical perspective as new trainers enter the market expecting no setbacks in the field. Background on his entrance into the field Historical view...

Presents a commentary on the fine art of educating bosses. Background on how Knowles got into the field Memories of his early conferences on adult education How one of his students found a...

Focuses on opinions of several members of the training and development/human resources profession on problems facing practitioners and how they are going to cope with them. Redefinition of...