Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice

Overview of Book Organization and Features Adult learning theory emerged in the mid-20th Century and has evolved with the development of theory and practice to understand how adults learn to be contributing family members, workers, and citizens. Several theories, models, and practices have been developed over the decades, making the landscape of adult learning and education theory rich and daunting. Partelow (2023) explained that disciplinary frameworks articulate a set of assumptions, values, concepts, and practices and provide a basis for inquiry, underscoring, “Frameworks are positioned within a theory of science. Understanding this positioning can guide scholars in comprehending how their engagement with…