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Owens, David – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Reviews current findings of empirical research on older adult learning, notes key differences in how older adults and young people learn, and suggests strategies that could be used to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction designed for the elderly. (33 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Aging (Individuals)
Taylor, Elizabeth; Kaye, Tony – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Describes philosophy behind development of British Open University's course "Education for Adults," which emphasizes adult learner independence and autonomy and implements an andragogical approach within a distance teaching system. Significance of evaluation data from the course and the challenge presented to designers of courses are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Andragogy, Course Content, Course Evaluation
