Incorporating Adult Learning Patterns into Continuing Education.

Lenton, Sheila

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Publication Date: 1978-Nov

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Incorporating Adult Learning Patterns into Continuing Education.

Lenton, Sheila

Canadian Vocational Journal, v14 n3 p42-44,46 Nov 1978

Findings from research on adult learning abilities and patterns are summarized, with examples of their application to the operation of the Manitoba (Canada) New Careers training program. The author stresses that adult education materials and experiences must be relevant to the real life concerns, backgrounds, and environment of the adult. (MF)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Continuing Education Centers, Individual Characteristics, Learning, Learning Processes, Lifelong Learning, Program Descriptions, Relevance (Education), Research Utilization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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