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OverviewThis is the first book to provide a detailed overview and analysis of autodidactism, or self-education. Autodidacts' strong preference for teaching themselves is likely to manifest itself, in childhood, as a pronounced resistance to formal schooling. However, in later life, an autodidact's passion for learning will emerge as they participate in open or distance learning or even take responsibility for devising, structuring and following their own programme of education. Beginning and ending with comprehensive and stimulating discussions of learning theories, The Passion to Learn includes fourteen case studies of autodidactism in informal learning situations, all written by authors with specialised knowledge. These wide-ranging case studies reflect the inherent diversity of autodidactism, yet four common themes emerge: emotional/cognitive balance; learning environment; life mission; and ownership of learning. The final chapter addresses the implications of autodidactism for educational theory, research, philosophy and psychology. This inquiry into autodidactism provides fresh insight into the motivation to learn. It shows how closely cognition, emotion and sensory perception act together in learning processes and draws upon memory studies, neurobiology, complexity theory and philosophy to illuminate the findings. At a time when such issues as participation in education, lifelong learning and alternative, non-formal modes of teaching and learning are in the forefront of international educational discourse, this fascinating, inspiring and timely book will be of great interest to anyone involved in the practice or policy of teaching and learning. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joan SolomonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781138866393ISBN 10: 1138866393 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 23 December 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction J. Solomon 1. Theories of Learning and the Range of Autodidactism J. Solomon 2. Are Autodidacts Creative? M. Boden 3. Children in an Interactive Science Centre H. Brooke & J. Solomon 4. Do Autodidacts Have EBD? P. Howard 5. Hom Ludens R. Hodgkin 6. Learning to be a Genetic Counsellor: Patterns of Life-world Knowledge V. Leyser da Rosa & J. Solomon 7. Autodidactism in the Workplace R. Edwards 8. Teachers' Professional Knowledge S. Lunn 9. The Scientist as Autodidact J. Ziman 10. The Autodidactic Museum in France and Other Countries P. Caro 11. The Useful Arts T. Hunkin 12. Indian Market Women and their Mathematics A. Rampal 13. How Does Resource-based Learning Help the Self Directed Learner? E. Scanlon 14. Learning Through Project Work at the University A. Paulsen 15. A Long Life of Learning J. Diamond 16. Common Features J. Solomon 17. Useful Theories, Great and Small J. Solomon Epilogue: Implications for Education J. SolomonReviews'Solomon has performed a valuable service.' - John Vorhaus, University of London Author InformationJoan Solomon is Senior Research Fellow and Visting Professor at the Open University, Kings College London and the University of Plymouth. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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