Learning and Development Theories in Adults

Submit a 3- to 5-page paper in which you draw on the material found in the Walden Library’s “Education Theoretical Works” to explain the relationship between adult development and new learning or skill acquisition. Analyze the relationships between adult learning and adult development. Compare adult learning and adult development theories in the context of new skills. Explain which theory you will use to inform your Final Project Proposal. Why does the theory appeal to you? Why did you select this theory over other theories about learning or development?

Required Readings
• Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
o Chapter 12, “Adult Development” (pp. 321-345)
o Chapter 13, “Adult Cognitive Development” (pp. 346-374)

• Bridwell, S. D. (2020). I am not alone: Expanding the epistemological framework for supporting marginalized women’s transformative learningLinks to an external site.. Journal of Transformative Education 18(3), 190–208

• Becker, A. L. (2017). Personal transformation in RNs who recently graduated from an RN to BSN programLinks to an external site.. Journal of Transformative Education, 15(4), 315–333. http://doi.org/10.1177/1541344617696971

• Walden University. (2019). University Library: Education theoretical worksLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/education/edtheory#s-lg-box-1530307
Note: As you review this resource, keep in mind, not all theorists and theories noted relate to Adult Education. Be sure to use the sorting tool on the “Theory Table Listed by Citation and Theory” and other Learning Resources to review Adult Education theories.