Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning: Adult Jewish Learning in Theory and Practice

Dr. Diane Tickton Schuster's groundbreaking book is for Jewish professionals involved in the rapidly expanding field of Jewish adult education. The search for understanding adult Jewish learning starts by seeking to understand people's individual experiences. Using stories of learners and teachers, as well as theories of adult development and education, Dr. Schuster provides insights into how Jewish adults learn and grow. This book tackles the questions of what prompts Jewish adults to begin to study Jewish texts, and what obstacles need to be overcome for adult learners to feel safe and confident in their pursuit of more Jewish knowledge. Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning covers many topics, including providing easy access to learning, aiding the quest for competence, understanding the different kinds of learners, creating learning-centered education, and more.