Books For Reference

English

Aspin, David N. (c2001) International Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Kluwer (2 vols.) LC5215.I587.

　
Brookfield, S.D. (1986). Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning. A Comprehensive Analysis of Principles and Effective Practices. San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass

This book reviews the theory and methods of educators involved in adult learning in various settings and attempts to identify elements of effective practice.
Available from: Amazon.com
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Crystal, D (2005). The Stories of English. New York:Overlook Press

This book presents a strong case for the acceptance of non-standard Englishes: the variety that our learners use every day. Available: Amazon.com

　
Doidge, N. (Dr.). (2007). The Brian that Changes Itself. Penguin.

　
English, L. (2005). International Encyclopedia of Adult Education. Palgrave Macmillan LC5211.I56.

　
Jarvis, P. (2001). Learning in Later Life. London: Kogan Page

　
Knowles, M.S., Holton, E.F. & Swanson R.A. (2005). The Adult Learner (sixth edition). Massachusetts: Butterworth Heinemann

Malcolm Knowles, the Father of Andragogy (learning strategies focused on adults), first published this book in 1973 and it is described as 'the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development'.
This and other books on adult learning by Malcolm Knowles available from Amazon.com

　
Tight, M. (2000). Key Concepts in Adult Education and Training. London: Routledge.

This book covers a variety of concepts related to lifelong learning including types of learning, institutions, methods, curriculum and assessment. This and other books on adult learning by Malcolm Tight available from Amazon.com

　
Titmus, C. J. (c1989). Lifelong Education for Adults: An International Handbook. Pergman

　
Tuijnman, A. (c1996) International encyclopedia of adult education and training. Pergman LC5215.I586.

　
Wilson, A. L. & Hayes E. R. Eds.(2000) Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. LC5215.H245

Japanese

石田正（2005）『はじめよう！生きがいとしての英語』春風社

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