Adult Development: Capturing New Ways of Thinking About the Life Course

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Rosemary S. Caffarella, University of Northern Colorado, USA
M. Carolyn Clark, Texas A & M University, USA (Co-Chairs)
Florence Guido-DiBrito, University of Northern Colorado, USA
Sharan B. Merriam, University of Georgia, USA
Marsha Rossiter, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA
Kathleen Taylor, Saint Mary’s College, USA
Elizabeth J. Tisdell, National Louis University, USA

Abstract

We outline first a brief overview of a four-fold typology of developmental theory (biological, psychological, sociocultural an integrative models). We then discuss work that illustrates two of these frames: the sociocultural, which includes racial and ethnic, and relational aspects of development; and the integrative, focusing on time, development as narrative, and spiritual development. We close with a commentary on the current developmental literature and how this literature challenges our practice as adult educators.

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Caffarella, R. S., Clark, M. C., Guido-DiBrito, F., Merriam, S. B., Rossiter, M., Taylor, K., & Tisdell, E. J. (2000). Adult Development: Capturing New Ways of Thinking About the Life Course. Adult Education Research Conference. https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2000/symposia/1 test="theme.id eq '2020'>(conference cancelled)