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Ruzhang Cheng – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2025
This research examines the impact of online help-seeking strategies--both adaptive and peer-based--on promoting self-regulated and collaborative learning skills, as well as language learning outcomes, among Chinese EFL learners in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study triangulates…
Descriptors: Help Seeking, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Electronic Learning
Padua, Jennifer F. M. – Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), 2011
The Effective Instructional Strategies Series is a collection of six booklets based on the components used in Pacific Communities with High-performance In Literacy Development (Pacific CHILD), a principles-based professional development program consisting of research-based teaching and learning strategies proven to help improve students' reading…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Innovation, Faculty Development
Kidd, Terry T., Ed.; Keengwe, Jared, Ed. – Information Science Reference, 2010
As instructors move further into the incorporation of 21st century technologies in adult education, a new paradigm of digitally-enriched mediated learning has emerged. This book provides a comprehensive framework of trends and issues related to adult learning for the facilitation of authentic learning in the age of digital technology. This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Web Sites
Ashmore, Rhea A. – 1987
Adult learners require teaching strategies that reflect their sociological and psychological characteristics. Adults can be defined, according to Babcock, as either traditional or nontraditional learners, with nontraditional students being those attending college after age 22. The needs of these learners vary depending upon their age, with older…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
Imel, Susan – 1989
Malcolm Knowles is attributed with developing the most cogent model underlying the assumption that teaching adults should differ from teaching children and adolescents. His andragogical model is based on the premise that adult learning differs from preadult learning. Two studies have examined whether teachers do actually use a different style when…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Age Differences
Grigsby, Lindle – 1988
This booklet addresses two of the competencies needed by part-time faculty who teach adults. The competencies are adult learning and the need for quality in preparation to assure quality in instruction. The booklet begins with a discussion of just who the adult learners are. The next topic is adult motivation to learn at the beginning, during, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Andragogy
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Wenden, Anita – ELT Journal, 1986
Describes the beliefs about how to learn a second language held by 34 adults studying English as a second language and how these beliefs may influence what they do to learn. Describes eight modules designed to help these learners discover their own beliefs and consider alternative views. (SED)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Language Australia, Melbourne (Victoria). Adult Education Resource and Information Service. – 2000
Successful adult students employ strategies to learn, and effective adult education programs attend to the development of learning by enabling students to study learning processes in addition to content. Good learners have the ability to identify goals and the steps required to achieve them, identify the strengths of their own learning, actively…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Processes, Learning Processes
Hanson, Elizabeth; And Others – 1995
This packet contains a teacher's guide and student guide for a videotape and audiotape that introduce learning styles concepts for adult learners and provide them with tools to begin to recognize their own behavior and to make the most of their personal style strengths. The teacher's guide provides background information on learning styles and the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Audiotape Recordings
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Sheridan, Jean – Research Strategies, 1986
The psychological and educational needs of the growing population of adult students are considered, as well as the availability of necessary library services and materials for this group. The concept of andragogy (i.e., the teaching of adults), is discussed, the literature is reviewed, and a philosophical base is established. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
Cooke, David – TESL Talk, 1986
Discusses methods by which a teacher of English as a second language in a foreign country can teach himself/herself the language of that country. Such methods include keeping a diary, studying grammar, using the mass media, and engaging native speakers in conversation whenever possible. (SED)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Diaries, English (Second Language)
Conti, Gary J.; Fellenz, Robert A. – 1991
The Self-Knowledge Inventory of Lifelong Learning Strategies (SKILLS) was developed to measure adult learning strategies in real-life learning situations. SKILLS consists of a series of 12 scenarios from real-world situations that reflect Shirk's (1990) nine general categories of learning for real-life situations and that necessitate various types…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Style
Morrison, Veronica Kraly – 1993
This packet of materials is designed to aid teachers in redesigning their courses to accommodate diverse students. The worksheets help organize information on what aspects of diversity are present in each class, what course elements can and cannot be adapted to them, and how these adaptations might be implemented. The worksheets, along with the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development
Wendell, Robert – Lifelong Learning, 1988
Teaching adults more effectively is a concern common to business, industry, professionals, and educators. An examination of research dealing with effective teaching shows that six functions can be identified and followed as steps in the instruction of adults: (1) review of previous learning and skills; (2) initial presentation of material through…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Andragogy
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Reddick, Kathleen – CUPA Journal, 1994
Human resource professionals who find themselves charged with selecting and conducting employee training are advised to use adult learning theory to develop effective programs. Tips for facilitating adult training sessions, questions to address before designing a training program, and pointers for successful flip chart use are offered. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adult Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Administration
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