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Sharan B. Merriam
Professor
Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
Adult Education Program
Education
Ed.D. in Adult and Continuing Education
Rutgers University |
Contact Information
The University of Georgia
Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
850 College Station Road
River’s Crossing, Room 406
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: (706) 542-4018
Fax: (706) 542-4024
smerriam@uga.edu
Research Interests
- Adult Learning
- Adult Development
- Qualitative Research
- Foundations of Adult Education
- International Adult Education
Courses Typically Taught
- EADU9610 Ph.D. Seminar
- EADU9020 Adult Learning
- EADU9640 Prospective Development
- EADU8090 Adult Development
- ERSH8420 Qualitative Data Analysis
Selected Publications Books
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Merriam, S. B., & Associates. (2007). Non-western perspectives on learning and knowing. Malabar, FL: Krieger Publishing, |
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Merriam, S., Caffarella, R. & Baumgartner, L. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide, 3rd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
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Merriam, S. B., Courtenay, B. C., & Cervero, R., M. (Eds.). (2006). Global issues and adult education: Perspectives from Latin America, Southern Africa, and the United States. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
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Merriam, S.B., & Brockett, R.G. (1996). The profession and practice of adult education: An introduction. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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Merriam, S.B., & Caffarella, R.S. (1999). Learning in adulthood. (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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Baumgartner, L., & Merriam, S.B. (2000). Adult learning and
development: Multicultural stories. Malabar, FL: Krieger. |
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Merriam, S.B. (1997). Qualitative research and case study applications in education: Revised and expanded from case study research in education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. |
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Merriam, S.B., & Associates (2002). Qualitative research in practice: Examples for discussion and analysis. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. |
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Merriam, S.B., & Simpson, E.L. (2000). A guide to research for educators and trainers of adults. (2nd ed., updated). Malabar, FL: Krieger. |
Chapters
Merriam, S. B. (2006). Transformational Learning and HIV-Positive Young Adults. In V. Anfara & N. Mertz (Eds), Theoretical frameworks in qualitative research (pp. 23-38). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.
Merriam, S. B., & Clark, M. C. (2006).Adult development and adult learning: The connection in adulthood. In C. Hoare (Ed.), Oxford handbook of adult development and learning (pp.27-51). Oxford University Press.
Merriam, S.B., Courtenay, B.C., & Cervero, R.M. (2006). The role of adult education in addressing global issues. In S.B. Merriam, B.C. Courtenay, & R.M. Cervero (Eds.), Global issues and adult education: Perspectives from Latin America, Southern Africa, and the United States (pp.485-496). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Merriam, S. B, Courtenay, B. C., & Cervero, R. M. (2006). The role of adult education in addressing global issues. In S. B. Merriam, B. C. Courtenay, & R. M. Cervero, R. M. (Eds.), Global issues and adult education: Perspectives from Latin America, Southern Africa, and the United States (pp. 485-496). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Refereed Journal Articles
Merriam, S.B. (in press). Knowledge construction and cultural context in adult learning theory. Taiwan Journal of Adult Education.
Merriam S.B., & Leahy, B. (2005). Learning transfer: A review of the research in adult education and training. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, 14, 1-24.
Merriam, S.B. (2004). The role of cognitive development in Mezirow’s Theory of Transformational Learning. Adult Education Quarterly. 55(1), 60-68.
Jang, S.Y., & Merriam, S. B. (2004). Korean culture and the reentry motivations of university-graduated women. Adult Education Quarterly, 54(4), 273-290.
Major Service
Co-editor of Krieger book series, Professional Practices in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning.
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