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Sitzmann, Traci; Ely, Katherine; Bell, Bradford S.; Bauer, Kristina N. – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 2010
Although online instruction has many potential benefits, technical difficulties are one drawback to the increased use of this medium. A repeated measures design was used to examine the effect that technical difficulties have on learning and attrition from voluntary online training. Adult learners (N = 530) were recruited online and volunteered to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Technical Support, Distance Education, Adult Basic Education
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Skinner, Louise; Gillespie, Phyllis; Balkam, Lynda – Adult Basic Education, 2000
Describes a literacy program for adults with learning disabilities that consists of five modules: basic reading, spelling, writing; intermediate comprehension and vocabulary; comprehension and interpretation; intermediate writing; and intermediate spelling. Discuses screening, placement, core curriculum, multisensory and discovery learning, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Learning Disabilities, Learning Modules
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James, Waynne; Kellar, Mark – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1980
Advantages of a modular approach to preservice and inservice training of adult basic education teachers are discussed. Features of the "Learning Modules for Adult Educators" being used in Texas are described. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Competency Based Teacher Education, Faculty Development
Campbell, Albert B. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1979
"Cooperative Student Instruction" (CSI) is a form of peer instruction providing reinforcement, immediate application, and personal attention to adult literacy and basic education students. CSI builds self-concept; the learner takes responsibility for his/her own education and that of others. Included are a model for lesson design and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Design