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

Authors

• • 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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How to Cite: 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. 1(2000).