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Direct linkNovacek, Paul F. – Adult Learning, 2016
Consistent user interface standards are necessary with the development of e-learning courseware, as they are the glue that binds the users' experience with their expectations. For example, the user controls for video playback were standardized many years ago, and we all benefit knowing a right-facing triangle signifies a play function, while dual…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Compliance (Legal), Academic Standards, Courseware
Rogers, Ethan A. – Adult Learning, 2013
Purdue University--Mechanical, Engineering, and Technology (MET) faculty and Purdue Technical Assistance Program (TAP) staff partnered with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) to create a new workforce training program and certificate exam in the field of green manufacturing. This article describes how the body of knowledge for the…
Descriptors: Training Methods, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Industry, Training Objectives
Taylor, Jonathan E. – Adult Learning, 2010
The political context of curriculum and program development was acknowledged at least as early as 1949 by R.W. Taylor, who, in his seminal work on curriculum, briefly acknowledged the political nature of curriculum design. Contemporary scholars have been much more direct in acknowledging power differentials and politics in the planning process.…
Descriptors: Program Development, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Power Structure
Plageman, Paula – Adult Learning, 2011
The purpose of this article is to identify an issue that impacts individuals and institutions on a seemingly individual basis but collectively affects numerous program participants and their communities. Specifically, this article is about the tension between the need to provide student support service programming with the need to advocate for the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Student Characteristics
Peer reviewedRutledge, Carolyn M.; And Others – Adult Learning, 1996
The Learning Community is an integrated family services program in Michigan that supports personal, educational, and employment goals as defined by individual family members. It provides adults with opportunities to improve their academic and employment skills, find employment, enhance parenting skills, and promote the educational potential of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Program Development
Peer reviewedWiesenberg, Faye P.; Willment, Jo-Anne H. – Adult Learning, 2001
A graduate program in workplace learning at the University of Calgary evolved into a continuing online community. A 5-year evaluation revealed some key elements: use of adult learning principles, effective instructional design, timely and meaningful feedback, and a cohort model. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Higher Education, Professional Continuing Education
Peer reviewedPauly, Edward; Martinson, Karin – Adult Learning, 1993
The Family Support Act has given new impetus to adult education through collaboration with welfare systems to provide adult literacy, high school equivalency, and English proficiency classes for welfare recipients. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Agency Cooperation, Educational Innovation, Program Development
