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For nearly two decades, Professors Michael K. Ponton and Paul B. Carr have formulated discussions of selfdirected and autonomous learning by building upon the conceptual frameworks provided by Professors Emeriti Gary Confessore (learner autonomy and conation) and Albert Bandura (social cognitive theory, human agency, and selfefficacy). Using an agentic perspective of personal agency to describe learning, the agent as a learner engages in forethought to adopt goals of personal value and formulate learning plans; reacts to this ideation by enacting plans; reflects upon consequences and outcomes; and uses this acquired information to inform future learning plans. Their work and that with their colleagues has included both theoretical discussions and original research. This edited compendium, primarily consisting of previously published articles, is the result of those efforts.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Autonomous and Self-Directed Learning: Agentic Perspectives'? A: The book focuses on self-directed and autonomous learning through the lens of personal agency, exploring how learners engage in goal-setting, planning, enacting, and reflecting on their learning experiences.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Professors Michael K. Ponton and Paul B. Carr, with contributions from various colleagues in the field.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 214 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of education? A: The book is primarily intended for educators and researchers interested in adult and continuing education, so some familiarity with educational theories may be helpful.
- Q: Does the book include original research or just theoretical discussions? A: The book includes both theoretical discussions and original research, providing a comprehensive overview of the authors' work in the field of autonomous learning.
- Q: What theoretical frameworks does the book build upon? A: The book builds upon frameworks provided by Gary Confessore on learner autonomy and conation, and Albert Bandura's theories on social cognition, human agency, and self-efficacy.
- Q: Can this book help improve my teaching methods? A: Yes, the insights and frameworks discussed in the book can provide educators with strategies to enhance their teaching methods and support student autonomy.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes educators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of adult and continuing education.