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Direct linkBlom, Elma; Polisenska, Daniela; Weerman, Fred – Second Language Research, 2008
A comparison of the error profiles of monolingual (child L1) learners of Dutch, Moroccan children (child L2) and Moroccan adults (adult L2) learning Dutch as their L2 shows that participants in all groups massively overgeneralize [-neuter] articles to [+neuter] contexts. In all groups, the reverse gender mistake infrequently occurs. Gender…
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Second Language Learning, Language Acquisition, Adult Learning
Download full textLytle, Susan L. – Focus on Basics, 1988
Dependence on standardized tests in adult literacy programs derives partly from their relative ease of adminstration and their appearance of providing valid and reliable quantitative data for program evaluation. Few adult educators are satisfied with the quality of the information, and most are extremely dissatisfied with the effects of such…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
Peer reviewedBrodzinski, Frederick R.; And Others – New Directions for Student Services, 1980
The majority of students on campuses today are over 21 years old. They present new issues and challenges to student services professionals. These changes are discussed in a philosophical and pragmatic context. Specific proposals for developing strategies to meet the needs of the adult learner are made. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Learning, Adult Students, College Students
Ecclestone, Kathryn – 1992
This paper is designed to help education and training providers in the United Kingdom understand what accreditation options are available and choose solutions that match their particular needs. It aims to help them appreciate the importance of accreditation to adult learners, understand some terminology, know what choices there are in offering…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accrediting Agencies, Adult Education
Wynne, Rowland – 1979
British higher education's response to the emerging adult education trend is examined in this monograph. Examined are the following: institutions of higher education and their contribution to the education of adults; educational access; mode of study; financial support; the need for greater adult participation; various observations on the state of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Adult Learning, Adult Students
National Languages and Literacy Inst. of Australia, Melbourne. Adult Education Resource and Information Service. – 1999
This information sheet provides a summary of general observations regarding adult learners. Adults from different walks of life may seek out learning at different times in their lives, for different reasons, and for vastly different purposes. Adult learning groups may include students of different ages, cultures, and educational and socioeconomic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
