Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn: A Guide to Improving Instruction and Achievement (Joint Publication in the Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series and the Jossey-Bass Management)

Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn: A Guide to Improving Instruction and Achievement (Joint Publication in the Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series and the Jossey-Bass Management)

by RaymondJ.Wlodkowski (Author), RaymondJ.Wlodkowski (Author)

Synopsis

In this text, Raymond J. Wlodkowski discusses the positive effects motivation has on adult learning and instruction, outlines key factors that influence motivation, and presents 68 specific motivational strategies that can be applied throughout a course of instruction. Incorporating findings from psychology, education, communications and organization development, the book should be a useful resource for all instructors, trainers, organization development professionals and others who want to make the learning process more successful and rewarding for adult learners and the people who teach them.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: New
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Published: 01 Jul 1993

ISBN 10: 1555425259
ISBN 13: 9781555425258

Media Reviews
An excellent reference guide for instructors, teachers, and trainers. Wlodkowski covers a wide range of motivational topics, and also manages to approach these topics in a logical and systematic manner.

Well planned, easy-to-read, and rich in insight. The author delivers what he promises, avoids jargon and psychobabble, is not afraid of using humor, and provides abundant examples.''

Deserves to be read by anyone, in any setting, who is engaged in the management or delivery of lifelong education.''

An excellent reference guide for instructors, teachers, and trainers. Wlodkowski covers a wide range of motivational topics, and also manages to approach these topics in a logical and systematic manner.''

Author Bio
RAYMOND J. WLODKOWSKI is a consultant in Boulder, Colorado. His most recent work includes coauthorship of the book Eager to Learn (Jossey-Bass, 1990) and development of Motivation to Learn, winner of the Clarion Award as best training and development video program of 1991.