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Welcome to Theories of Adult Learning. This course explores adult development to promote an expanded understanding of... see more
The authors present a concise list of the differences between adult and child learners. They define an adult learning... see more
This article from Penn State discusses some characteristics of adult learners and provides some hints on how to teach... see more
These presentations provide an introduction of the adult learner. A narrative, along with videos, which include examples... see more
Although adult learning is relatively new as field of study, it is just as substantial as traditional education and... see more
This is an article that contains a number of suggestions for how to motivate adult learners. In addition to principles of... see more
This series of videos explores adult development to promote an expanded understanding of issues and practices in adult... see more
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This site, from the Department of Justice provides information about adult learners and how they learn. As the authors... see more
Research suggests people often fail to understand the personal relevance of generalized health information. To make... see more
This is a PowerPoint presentation that promotes some good ideas for teaching adults. It's supposed to be "in 4 easy... see more
"As the number of violent conflicts around the world escalates, peace-building is an increasingly important priority –... see more
"As globalisation advances, education is increasingly crossing borders - national, regional, sectoral and institutional.... see more
This is the second volume in the series, Andragogy: The Adult Learner. This book explores adult development to promote an... see more
This is the first volume in the series, Andragogy: The Adult Learner. This book provides an introduction of the adult... see more
This reader, written specifically for adults, contains eight chapters about Langston Hughes' family history and personal... see more
A Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning Non-Traditional Students is designed to introduce students to the... see more
Fundamental mathematics for adult learners. Book 2 includes a Table of Contents, Glossary, Grades Records, Self Tests,... see more
Fundamental mathematics for adult learners. Book 3 includes a Table of Contents, Glossary, Grades Records, Self Tests,... see more
Fundamental mathematics for adult learners. Book 4 includes a Table of Contents, Glossary, Grades Records, Self Tests,... see more
Fundamental mathematics for adult learners. Book 5 includes a Table of Contents, Glossary, Grades Records, Self Tests,... see more
Fundamental mathematics for adult learners. Book 6 includes a Table of Contents, Glossary, Grades Records, Self Tests,... see more
This course pack is designed to meet the learning outcomes for Adult Literacy Fundamental English Level 6 (roughly... see more
This reader contains 11 original instructional essays written specifically for adults, and is designed to accompany the... see more