Facilitating Adult Learning in a Liberal Education Context.
Overview & Synopsis
The unique characteristics and needs of adult students in higher education are discussed, drawing on experience of the School for New Learning at DePaul University (Illinois). Issues discussed include adult learning habits, motivations of adults for continuing their education, differences in the faculty's role with adult learners, challenges in assessing older students, and assessment of adults' prior learning. (MSE)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Facilitating Adult Learning in a Liberal Education Context. |
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| Author / Organization | Justice, David O. |
| Subject & Discipline | Adult Education, Adult Students, Andragogy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1997 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-105823 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |