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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition
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Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for MCSE certification for Windows Server 2003all in one box! Covering Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, and 70-294, these four, all-new Microsoft study guides pack the tools and features that exam candidates want mostincluding in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective reviews; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. They also provide real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and experience that you can apply to the job.
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Books are great!!! Shipping sucked!!!.......2007-10-19
The books are very informative. However, I gave this product four stars because Amazon shipped the book set in a large box and it got all banged up. Luckily the CD was still whole.
Good info for a cheap price.......2007-09-27
This series covers all of what I need to know for MCSE. It comes with a nice price. Well worth it.
This can teach old dogs new tricks.......2007-09-02
This is a one of a kind Self Pace training course that has taugh this old dog new trick... I am well pleased with the results and indepth and detail of the material...
Good Product ! excellent training material.......2007-07-29
This kit is a must for everybody who is intrested in getting certified for the first 4 core exams of the MCSE certificate.
Foreigners outside of USA, please keep in mind that your package may be opened by customs en therefore its resealed and its possible that your package will get damaged (like i had). Books & CDs where in good condition but the box which keeps that books in place was damaged.
Besides that this kit will give you a voucher for 15& of discount on all 4 exams which are valid till 2010.
Excellent Condition.......2007-06-27
The study guides I ordered came to me in excellent condition and I paid half the retail cost. I couldn't be happier.
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CEOs regularly announce ambitious growth targets, then fail to achieve them. The reason? Their growing addiction to bad profits. These corporate steroids boost short-term earnings but alienate customers. They undermine growth by creating legions of detractors—customers who complain loudly about the company and switch to competitors at the earliest opportunity.
Based on extensive research, The Ultimate Question shows how companies can rigorously measure Net Promoter statistics, help managers improve them, and create communities of passionate advocates that stimulate innovation. Vivid stories from leading-edge organizations illustrate the ideas in practice.
Practical and compelling, this is the one book—and the one tool—no growth-minded leader can afford to miss.
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Too Good to Be True.......2007-09-13
I gotta admit I was taken in by the book, but the problem comes in when you attempt to link the NPS score to any performance measure. The academics have all but refuted Reicheld's claims. Unfortunately, statistics matter and the best way to measure something with a survey is to use a multiple item, multiple measured scale. However, NPS does have some redeeming qualities, in focusing mangement behind one number. Many academics are recommending that if you must use NPS to use it along with other traditional statistical measures.
A Great Book for Customer Service & Marketing.......2007-08-28
Fred does a very good job at explaining that your best & foremost marketing tool are your employees. His Net Promoter Score (NPS) system he has developed is an innovation for the corporate world and I believe is the way forward.
The book is well documented and gives you step by step infoon how to implement the NPS system within your company.
J C Miller.......2007-07-30
IF you want to truly find out what your customers are thinking about your business this book is a must read. It teaches you how to equate customer satisfaction into tangable profit dollars. It helps effectively use the customer feedback to get your employees delivering service beyond expectation!
It's about time to state the obvious !.......2007-07-19
We can finally begin to realize that the very customers that use our services are the same ones that resent being "surveyed" into oblivion !
Only the very best companies can sustain somewhat correct feedback to begin with. I only wondered how long it would take for business leaders to stop abusing your best customers with long questionaires that may not even be relavant to the shopping experience. This may not be the ultimate destination for determining consumer needs but it is a great start in the right direction and an opportunity to save all the wasted money on self centered and manipulated customer focus groups.
There's A Better Alternative.......2007-07-19
I wish that I could have given this book a higher rating. I loved Mr. Reichheld's impassioned admonition against "bad profits," which he defines as profits made at the expense of customers. I also agree with him that good surveys are short surveys. You might want to buy this book for these two reasons alone. The bold proclamation that he has discovered The Ultimate Question, however, is like proclaiming that the check-engine light is the ultimate dashboard gauge.
Psychometrically, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a difference score that is based upon a single-item rating scale, and such scores can be very problematic. Albert M. Wilburn has already pointed out that different distributions of ratings can yield the same NPS, and that these distributions "probably differ in their implications on repurchase behavior." Notwithstanding, in Appendix A, Reichheld provides some evidence the NPS approach can work, and he is honest enough to disclose that it doesn't always work. Between the admonition against "bad profits" and Appendix A, there are a lot of stories.
There is an alternative to the NPS that has a more established track record. In 1994, Bradley T. Gale published Managing Customer Value, which disclosed AT&T's finding that the ratio of the perceived value of a company's products or services to that of its competitors is predictive of changes in market share. Since then, this finding has been reproduced in a variety of contexts worldwide. The methodology that surrounds the perceived-value ratio, Customer Value Analysis, estimates the impacts of the various price and non-price attributes that drive customers' value perceptions. This methodology is best described in Customer Value Management: A Guide for Your Journey to Best-Practice Processes by Khalid Hafiz and Scott Hendricks (Houston: APQC, 2001). Buy this little book either instead of, or along with, The Ultimate Question.
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With nearly 1.4 million copies sold, you'll learn practical techniques on discipline, procedures and routines, teaching for mastery, cooperative learning, and positive expectations. You'll find it difficult to put this book down as you become an even more effective teacher.
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Great Resource for New Teachers!!.......2007-10-11
I am an Elementary Education major, and my college required me to read this book before beginning my Student Teaching experience. It was recommended to me before that, though, by an acquaintance I met in Kentucky while I was on a trip. She highly promoted it as a must-have, and after reading it I heartily agree with her. There is tons of practical information in this book, and it's convenient as well as easy to use. This is a book that is sure to greatly help new teachers get started!!! Enjoy!! =)
first day of school.......2007-10-06
This book was highly recommended by my education professors. I am a new secondary math teacher. This book may be more valuable for lower grades, but does not translate well for upper level math students.
Wong and Wong: Inspirational and Helpful.......2007-10-05
Wong and Wong's First Days Of School is a must for any teacher seasoned or new. This will mostly serve the new teacher in inspiring and preparing them for the first days of school. There is advice and technique that will save time and frustration making class fun for the students and for the new teacher.
best teaching book I've ever read.......2007-09-30
I've never read a more useful book. This is by far the most helpful and practical book I've ever used in my teaching career. This is a must for new teachers and a great book for seasoned teachers. This helped me get ALL my ducks in a row for the first week of school. Thank you!!!
EVERYTHING you NEED to know about teaching!!!.......2007-09-21
EVERYTHING you need to know about teaching and NOTHING you don't need to know is in this book! It's like the Bible for ALL levels of teaching! It should be a requirement for all educators to read this book. It is full of PROVEN methods to help manage your classroom. It is also very easy and enjoyable to read. The text is full tips for everyday classroom activity... DEFINITELY the best investment I've ever made in a book. I will carry this with me until I retire from teaching.
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Get in-depth exam prep for Exam 70-536, a core MCTS exam for the new Microsoft Technology Specialist and Professional Developer certifications and build real-world job skills. Includes test questions, reviews, case studies, code samples, and more.
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Good Book for a Study Guide.......2007-10-09
Some of the reviews for this book are far too harsh. I do agree that the first version of the book had numerous errors, but the second version corrected most of them. I used this book as my primary study guide for the 70-536 exam and I passed the exam easily. I considered using an alternative practice exam solution, but the software that came with the book was adequate, and in some instances, more difficult than the actual exam.
With that being said, I too agree that this book alone will (most likely) not enable you to pass the exam. This book is a *study guide*, not a *cheat sheet*. The goal of the book is to introduce you to exam topics and prepare you to solve exam problems using the .NET Framework App Foundation. This book is intended for candidates that have experience with previous or current versions of the Framework, who wish to condition that knowledge to pass an exam. The authors inform you of what level of skills you should have at the beginning of every chapter.
As with any technical book, it can use a little work. Chapter 9 'Installing Applications' should be considered for revision to flow better for the reader. But even with it's choppy flow, the information in chapter 9 is quite useful.
In summary; I read it, I passed, I'd recommend it.
-Grant
gr8.......2007-09-28
It's a gr8 product, the only setback was that Microsoft has just one book for VB as well as C# coders, so half of the book is useless for me
Context Challenged.......2007-09-20
I am a Java programmer with no background in .Net, so I thought I would try to get certified as a way to learn the subject matter in a comprehensive manner. This book is not a good introduction to creating applications for Windows for a couple of reasons. First, much of the information in this book is badly out of context. For example, the first lab in Chapter 9 gives complete, detailed instructions on how to create a project in Microsoft Visual Studio. This lab would have been more useful as the first lab in the first chapter (obviously). In addition, many security related items are brought up in early chapters, but discussion of them is deferred to Chapter 11. Second, the book assumes familiarity with Windows concepts or products without explanation (which, in a "Foundation" book, I believe it shouldn't do). A discussion on remote components assumes a familiarity with IIS. I have finished chapters on Application Domains and Services and Installing and Configuring Applications and I still don't have a good idea of what a .dll file is, or how to actually create a componentized application.
That said, the book is not a total loss, it just requires considerable effort on the part of a novice to understand the information.
Good enough to help me pass the test, about all.......2007-09-01
After reading this book cover to cover and taking the practice test many, many times I was able to pass the test on my first try.
What really pissed me off (along with my co-workers) is the amount of errors both in the book and the practice test. The book has so many typo's and errors the there is 2 (yea TWO) knowledge base articles for the errata. About 15% of the practice test questions (out of 300+) were just WRONG. Either the answers were not correct, or there were no correct answers.
Ok, enough of the rant. Like I said, this book did help me to pass the test, so for that I give it 3 stars. Had i failed the test it would have been more like 1 star.
Take that for what it is. Since this is the ONLY book for the test, you are kinda stuck... Just be ready for errors and frustration.
Good book but you need more -- This exam is not a breeze so please do not under estimate.......2007-08-25
First, I appeared for MCTS 70-529 (Distributed Applications) and I was able to clear in the very first attempt with 856 score -- not an easy one as it covers complex topics. Then I attempted MCTS 70-536 thinking that it is easier than 70-529. But definitely not an easy one either and I got a score of 771. It is voluminous and a beast as it covers lots of topics, right from types to code access security, collections, threading, interoperability, serialization, instrumentation, internationalization and more.
As you can imagine, a single book is not enough. You need to consult MSDN documentation heavily and frequently as most methods are overloaded with so many variations. And plus I suggest some other question bank (such as transcender, measure up, etc) in addition to the ones provided with the book. Question bank provided with book is good but not enough to cover all the tricks.
You can skip other question banks only if you are extremely .NET savvy. Which I suppose many people will not have exposure to so many topics in their careers does not matter with how many years of IT experience.
This exam is definitely not a breeze. So please prepare seriously if you intend to gain knowledge and pass this exam.
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Helpful resource.......2007-10-10
I'm using the book in my class on Working with English Language Learners. It is an informative book for someone who has not experienced that in their classroom. I will say though that the author makes her opinions well known on the US government policies around immigration and it is not a conservative opinion. Her call to teachers for activism is a bit much for my taste.
Great Source Book.......2007-10-01
The book is an excellent source to study for the CTEL exam in California. It includes examples which are required items on the test. The chapters are vert organized.
Oustanding Ship Time!.......2007-08-10
I ordered this book on Thursday and received it on Tuesday! I could not have asked for a faster turn around time not to mention the quality of the book is perfect! Highly recommend ordering from these people!
Pleasurable Read...........2007-06-29
Lynne T. Diaz-Rico keeps readers turning pages with her well-written prose and plentiful point-of-interest boxes. In every chapter, there are tidbits to share and discuss with other teachers. My husband (who is not a teacher) and I have also shared some lively conversations based on the information in this book.
Excellent study book for CTEL Examinations.......2007-01-19
This book is an great improvement from the second version. It provides readers with current information on teaching English learners. Whether you are purchasing this book for a course or to prepare for the CTEL examinations, you will find it useful. This is a fantastic reference book that should be kept on your classroom teacher book shelf.
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Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exams 70-292 and 70-296, core exams for IT professionals already certified on Microsoft Windows- 2000 who want to upgrade their credentials for Windows Server 2003. Covering two exams and two certification tracks, this kit provides excellent value. It packs the tools and features exam candidates want most#151;including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 425 practice questions and pre- and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode; generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters; and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers#151;including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software#151;making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
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Excellent for real world and exams.......2007-03-17
Having achieved NT, 2000, and now 2003 MCSE certification, I've found the Microsoft Press books to be mixed bags. This one, however, is excellent. Weighing in at nearly 1500 pages, it covers a lot of ground. If you read (and re-read) the entire book, as well as ALL of the test questions in the included Measure Up sample test, and follow up on unclear information/answers with the TechNet website, and of course have real-world experience, then you'll have excellent preparation for the exams.
When reading this book, I kept admiring the editing. Most tech books have some serious editing problems - unclear wording, dubious or flat-out incorrect information. With this one, I was continually impressed with how each sentence was written to say precisely what was intended, with not too many or too few words. That's not to say it's pithy - writing "Windows Server 2003" repeatedly takes up space - just that it's very well written.
The glossary and included ebooks are helpful as well. Only bummer is that you can't print from the ebooks, so when you're studying, you'll need to apply pen to paper, or go to TechNet and do some printing.
The Measure Up practice test is not nearly as well written as the book - some dubious wording, typos, and incorrectly scored questions (like the answer is A, you put A, and the test scores it wrong). However, the practice test covers topics not included in the book (!), so it's worthwile to go through it.
Oh, and Microsoft even managed to inject a bit of humor here and there.
If Microsoft Press continues publishing books like this, they'll be a strong alternative to Sybex and others.
Nearly perfect, and surely the best prepguide there is available.......2006-09-30
I've used two preparation guides, this one and the one from Sybex. MSPress is definitely the best of these two books. Covers it all, the sybex version is too superficial and just does not cover it all, it actually lacks some important material.
This book contains lots of exercises, so you get hands on experience with all kinds of tools. Believe me, you are going to need it! The actual exam contains several simulations, so just reading about the available tools, options and functions is just not enough.
Futhermore every chapter ends with a small case study with some questions all of course regarding to stuff outlined in the chapter.
Without this book I would not have passed, both exams.
Best Comprehensive Book Available but not without faults.......2006-08-31
I used this book as a primary study guide for the 2003 upgrade exams and although it doesn't cover all the material, it is an excellent book and in my humble opinion the single best source of prepartion.
From what I've gathered, the exams changed sometime in late 2005 and some of the content is dated. That however is not the fault of the authors and unlike many of the "Microsoft Press" books, I found this an enjoyable and easy read.
The book is not indended to deeply review the "Core MCSE Curriculum". Its' audience is expected to be familiar with Windows 2000 engineering and administrative principles as well as a practicing administrator. The text will present content that is now covered under the exam (ie: high availibility services and certificate services)and features that are differential to the old product line. So do not expect this to be your sole source for content, at best it covers 80% of the exam's breadth. If you feel in the learch, I can only suggest brushing up on your 2000 or 2003 core infrastructure notes especially dealing with the subjects of GPOs and Site design\ AD-replication.
Subjects that are missing from the book that require research are EMS (in-band\ out of band services), Role Separation for Cerificate services and WIFI GPO administrative practices. A list of references to supportive documentation can be found in the study notes at [...] . The webpage's host has done an admirable job of putting them together.
In final preparation for the exam, I can only suggest Transcenders as a simulation software...accept no other. CBT nuggets has some great multi-media presentations available through their website to aid in reviewing the material and their content is first class.
Good Luck
Good book.......2006-06-30
This book covers the essentials skills to upgrade to your certification to Windows Server 2003. However, it does cover many topics that you already knew from your Windows 2000 experience, which sometimes are topics you don't want to read about because for the most part, you expected to read only about the improvements and changes from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003. In spite of this, it is a GREAT source of information for people with little experience with Windows 2000.
Very boring to read, reads more like a reference book..........2006-05-31
There are not many pictures, and the content is brought out in a very slow way. In other words, the material is mostly there, but you fall asleep reading all the fluff before getting to what you actually need to know. I love reading, but the format of this book makes the content difficult to swallow. I would suggest to get a different book.
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Do you like to learn by doing? Do manuals leave you bored and craving real-world examples? Do you want concrete training that goes beyond theory and reference materials? If so, this book is for you.
These hands-on exercises, complete with insider tips and detailed illustrations, teach you the latest techniques for designing Web sites with Dreamweaver 8. You’ll learn to define a Web site; layout pages effectively with Cascading Style sheets; use tables; create rollovers; work with templates, media objects, and forms; and design for mobile devices. You’ll also learn how to use the new features in Dreamweaver 8, including the new Unified CSS Panel, the Style Rendering Toolbar, the Code Toolbar, guides, CSS Layout visualization, Zoom, and Code Collapse. Accompanied by a CD-ROM loaded with classroom-proven exercises and QuickTime training videos, this book ensures you'll master the key features of Dreamweaver 8 in no time.
Customer Reviews:
Dreamweaver.......2007-10-17
The book material itself is fantastic and unbelievably easy to follow and understand. The craftmanship, if you will, of the book sucks. It literally started falling apart at the binding within 2 days of receiving it. I am not rough on the book by any means and do not transport it. It stays on my desk and I use it during my lunch hour. It has fallen apart and I have to keep a huge binder clip on it to keep all the pages intact.
Dreamweaver.......2007-10-01
This book was okay, but it seemed to be basic things you could learn just by looking around a little bit. I was hoping for more indepth things to help me in my confusing class taught by someone who mumbles and can't speak English. Instead, I found myself still basically teaching myself. I recommend this book for any new beginner, someone who has trouble finding things on their own. It was helpful in some ways, but was not everything I was looking for.
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Hands-On Training.......2007-08-26
I am taking a web design class at City College of San Francisco : Developing websites using Macromedia 8. The text book used in this class is this book. I have found this book extremely helpful to understand the lecture given by the instructor in the class.
After having worked on a few charpters in this book, I have an impression that this book may even help those people who do not have time to take a class to learn about developing and designing a web page by solely using this book because of its Hands-On-Training feature. My experiences of working on this book tell me that the first two chapters are essential for successfully working on this book and the users of this book should spend more time on the first two chapters.
Great starter guide.......2007-07-17
I'm new to Dreamweaver and found this an excellent place to start. The tutorials are easy to follow and the book is clearly written.
The best DW book ever.......2007-07-05
This is not reference book but it's a great quick start to the program. All exercises are divided by chapters, so you have to do #1 through the end to complete and cannot start halfway in the chapter. This book was very easy to use for me because of familiarity with other graphic layout programs and interfaces, so you should obtain some other manual if it looks mind boggling. Basically throughout the book you are "building" a website for a pseudo company that sells tea and tea things. But you are given files in each chapter missing only the things that you need to learn instead of starting out with a blank page each time. Also you are asked to do things multiple ways either in the interface or what is technically appropriate (Page properties vs CSS). Great intro to CSS, it takes a few chapters after completing the CSS chapter to really get the hang of it: you even get to learn how to build a nice rollover navigation. The videos are great too, they show some additional techniques.
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Get in-depth preparation for Exam 70-526, an exam for the new MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Application certificationand build real-world job skills. Includes test questions, reviews, troubleshooting labs, an exam discount, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Very concise reference material.......2007-10-05
This book is very well organized and contains most of the material needed to pass the exam. It is a great reference book for development as well.
The book teaches you how to make professional web sites........2007-09-09
Before writing of this review I have read some rumours about the book. Some people say it does not cover all the details for the exam itself. Again as with 70-536 Training Kit from the same set I have found out that the contrary is true. It is a very good book that concentrates on main aspects of .NET web development. Even a beginner after reading the book is able to use EVERY important functionality. Of course if you are a professional you have to study and develop yourself your .NET web applications at least in order to confirm and assure what you have learned. Again the book is very self-motivating. Probably that is also the main reason why some in-depth details are missing at right places and moments. The book has all you need to master the technology and exam itself.
2 many authors........2007-09-04
This review is about the unfortunate disparity in abilities of the 2 authors: Glenn Johnson and Tony Northrup.
Johnson is a nice surprise to those who read microsoft training manuals. He anticipates reader's problems and never leaves you frustrated.
Northrup is the opposite. His chapters are irritatingly lacking in necessary examples and thorough explanations. You cannot avoid the notion that he is taking the easy way out. At times I believe I can hear his X-Box 360 running in the background
In chapter 9, lesson 3 on using WebParts, he admonishes the reader that its up to him to spring ahead many pages to some of the labs at the end of the lesson. He doesn't bother to provide enough of an explanation to do you any good. Mr. Johnson, again, provides both immediate examples and labs.
This is typical.
I don't see how you can avoid being frustrated by this. Carefully crafted explanations followed immediately by examples is the norm. Johnson takes of this, Northrup leaves you constantly throwing your hands up.
I am learning quite a bit, however. You can master much of the elements of Net 2.0 using this book. Be prepared to do additional online research of Mr. Northrups chapters, however.
Passed First Time, but . . ........2007-08-16
I used the book as my principle but not sole source of study material, and I was able to pass the exam today the first time I took it.
The book covers all the * topics * on the exam, but the book alone will not help you to pass.
I credit these factors:
1. Reading the book
2. Doing the lab exercises and case scenarios, especially if it's a topic you're not familiar with.
3. Taking the practice exams on the CD - then clicking the More Info links - you do need to read the info on the MSDN site.
4. Having experience with ASP.NET - I don't see how you can pass without work experience, unless you make lucky guesses
Also, if you come across a question that totally stumps you, just try to reason through it, don't make a blind guess.
Definitely NOT ENOUGH........2007-08-01
I will agree with the other reviewer who said that this book alone is NOT enough to pass the test.
After deciding to take the exam, I searched high and low for books and this was the only 70-528 prep book I could find. I got this book and spent months going over it and taking the practice exams. I could easily pass the practice exam questions before I went in and felt like I had a good grasp of the material. Another reviewer said that they passed the exam despite the fact that they failed the practice exam, and I honestly do not know how they could have passed. Based on co-worker's comparison of the this book and the practice exams for test 70-536, I decided to go in and take the test.
Let me tell you, the book does NOT go into enough detail in either the examples/text/lessons OR the practice exam. I managed to barely pass the exam by the skin of my teeth.. mostly using this book as a basis and all my on the job experience as a supplement. Unless you are a hands on developer with a fair amount of job experience to back you, just using this book to prepare is NOT going to be enough.
Do yourself a favor and have a very thorough grasp on the material or be prepared to throw the money away.
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This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes.
Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles program planning model. The second part focuses on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice. The last part of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Dr. Knowles.
This new edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners and students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments.
* Provides a theoretical framework for understanding adult learning issues both in teaching and workplace environments
* Essential reading for a wide audience of practitioners and students in the field of adult learning and human resource development
* Incorporates Knowles'classic theories on adult learning alongside the latest advances in the field
Customer Reviews:
THE ADULT LEARNER, SIXTH EDITION.......2006-02-25
This book was in excellent shape. I received it sooner than I expected.
A classic, but it does not use its own advice........2005-07-03
Malcolm S. Knowles is the founder of the theory of Andragogy (Adult Education), and I agree with him on many of the points he makes.
The problem is that the book seems to have been written for academics to accept Malcolm's theories, and not written for students who wanted to learn to be better teachers in Adult Education.
Unless you have to use this book for a textbook for a class, I would not buy it as your first introduction to Adult Education. I'm not sure which book I would buy, but someone must have written a better one to actually learn the subject!
Andragogy for the 21st century.......2005-03-02
Since the term "andragogy" was first coined, several theoretical schools have developed around the topic of adult learning. This book provides a context for Knowles' ideas about andragogy and demonstrates the relevance of his ideas in the 21st century.
Unreadable.......2004-02-08
This book was the text for an adult learning course, and all 300+ students judged the book to be incomprehensible. So many complaints were received that the instructor apologized, saying it was the only book the school could find. There is good information in this book, but you need dynamite to unearth it. I have a better than average vocabulary, but I had to keep a dictionary by my side as I read, and even then I found words from the text for which I could find no definition. Some chapters had to be read 4 times before I understood the authors' message. Reading this book was a guarantee for a nap or a headache. Please, somebody stop this book before it kills again!
very comprehensive look at adult learning theory.......2001-05-11
This book is like a one-stop shopping guide to Adult education. It is so comprehensive that I doubt it leaves out one development in the history of adult education. My only warning is that the opening chapters which basically trace many theories of learning (both adult and traditional) are hard to get through -- it reads more like a research paper that summarizes every major educational theory since the beginning of time. But, if you don't want to know that much, you can simply skip these chapters and get right to the meat of the adult learning theories which are more appropos. For those who need a quick primer on learning theories, you'll love the first few chapters for their abundance of quick summary information. A useful guide to adult education.
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Customer Reviews:
not as good as I hoped.......2007-07-22
This book is an easy read, but I found 3 errors in the first 50 pages :(.
Not very good in my opinion
Excellent tool.......2007-07-07
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Surprisingly Easy to understand.......2007-03-17
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Excellent tool for 70-526 exam preparation.......2007-02-08
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Good way to prepare for the exam.......2007-01-15
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