Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide (Paperback, 4)

Figures and Exhibits ix

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xix

Dedication xxi

The Authors xxiii

1 Planning Programs for Adults: What It’s About Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future 1

2 Introducing the Interactive Model 29

3 Planning Programs in Difficult Times Using Technological Tools 55

4 Exploring the Foundations of Program Planning 91

5 Discerning the Context 115

6 Building Support and Identifying Needs 145

7 Developing Program Goals and Objectives 181

8 Designing Instruction 211

9 Transfer of Training: Adult Education and Workplace Learning 249

10 Formulating Program Evaluation Plans 283

11 Selecting Formats, Scheduling, and Staffing Programs 311

12 Preparing and Managing Budgets 343

13 Marketing Programs 379

14 It’s All in the Details 407

15 Using the Interactive Model and Looking to the Future 441

References 461

Index 511