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Direct linkGreene, Moira – Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education, 2015
This article describes a Framework that can be used to help bridge the gap between theory and practice in adult learning. The Framework promotes practice informed by three strands important to adult literacy work: social theories of literacy, social-constructivist learning theory and principles of adult learning. The Framework shows how five key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Basic Education, Theory Practice Relationship, Adult Learning
Morrissey, Marie – Adults Learning (England), 1996
The Irish government's white paper on education expresses commitment to equality, partnership, pluralism, accountability, and quality. Especially important for adult education is an integrated approach for education and training agencies. The most serious gap is failure to provide realistic cost estimates or funding commitments. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Educational Principles
Cronin, Mary; Connolly, Claire – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: To explore and evaluate the use of two methods (1) experiential learning workshops and (2) reflective practice within post-graduate health promotion education, with a view to providing a foundation in professional practice based on health promotion principles and critical thinking. Design: This is an empirical study exploring the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Health Promotion, Focus Groups, Experiential Learning
O Fathaigh, Mairtin – 2002
This document, which was developed for presentation at a seminar on adult learning and safety, examines approaches to occupational safety and health (OSH) learning/training in the workplace. Section 1 examines selected factors affecting adults' learning in workplace OSH programs. The principal dimensions along which individual adult learners will…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Classroom Techniques
Irish National Association of Adult Education, Dublin. – 2000
Ireland's economic and social problems in the 1980s spawned a new kind of community education. Key characteristics of the new community education are as follows: (1) it is a learning environment and located in the community; (2) it provides learning programs based on identified needs; (3) its control remains in the local community's hands; (4) its…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Agency Role
Brady, Berni; McCauley, Fiona – 1999
A 6-month consultation process was conducted to identify changes needed in Ireland's system of adult education in the era of lifelong learning. The following issues were addressed: (1) financial barriers for adults wishing to return to education; (2) the lack of access to mainstream programs of education and training; (3) the lack of information…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education, Adult Educators
