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Prins, Lisa; Pauchulo, Ana Laura; Brooke, Auralia; Corrigan, Joe – Adult Learning, 2015
We ask the reader to consider a proposal for cooperative renewal in the evaluation of a course (OurU) offered in partnership between a university and community-based adult learning center. This proposal's aim is to enhance adult learners' ability to evaluate their learning experiences, with the goal of adopting more learner-directed content into…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship, Adult Education
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Greene, Jeffrey Alan; Bolick, Cheryl Mason; Robertson, Jane – Computers & Education, 2010
In this study, we examined how high-school students utilized a hypermedia learning environment (HLE) to acquire declarative knowledge of a historical topic, as well as historical thinking skills. In particular, we were interested in whether self-regulated learning (SRL; Winne & Hadwin, 1998; Zimmerman, 2000) processing was related to the…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, High School Students, History Instruction, Learner Controlled Instruction
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Myers, Dennis R.; Sykes, Catherine; Myers, Scott – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
This article offers practical guidance for educators as they prepare specialists to enhance the lives and communities of older persons through the strategic use of visual media in age-related courses. Advantages and disadvantages of this learning innovation are provided as well as seven approaches for enriching instruction. Resources are included…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Adult Students, Learner Controlled Instruction, Learner Engagement
Moskal, Mary Kay; Blachowicz, Camille – Guilford Publications, 2006
Fluency instruction can be seamlessly incorporated into any elementary classroom with the help of this indispensable guide. Provided are fluency development ideas that are effective and motivating, including whole-class and small-group lessons, student-managed activities, and procedures involving classroom volunteers. The emphasis on partner-based…
Descriptors: Reading Fluency, Skill Development, Student Evaluation, Reading Instruction