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Blom, 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
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Harvey, Rhonda L.; Jahns, Irwin R. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Asserts that older adults can profit from teaching techniques that address their unique abilities and needs, and that the learning performance of older adults can be improved by helping them to organize better the material to be learned. Presents practical suggestions on how advance organizers can be used to facilitate learning among older adults.…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Advance Organizers, Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning
Norman, Edward C.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Suggests that learning is a process undergoing change from infancy to adulthood and that the more consciously aware the learner is of the process, the more the learner can be in control. Presents the Performance Pathfinder Plan as a model of appropriate adult learning. (Author/DC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Development, Adult Learning, Adults
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Wildemeersch, Danny; Leirman, Walter – Adult Education Quarterly, 1988
The authors discuss the concept of life-world. Transformation of the life-world is analyzed and three developmental stages are distinguished: (1) the self-evident, (2) the threatened, and (3) the transformed life-world. The importance of this transformation in relation to adult education is explored and the developmental stages related to the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Developmental Stages, Learning Processes
Brookfield, Stephen – Adult Education (London), 1981
Summarizes the major findings of Allen Tough's adult education monographs and outlines some of the criticisms of his works. Discusses Tough's theories concerning self-teaching, learning projects and major learning efforts, and the planners of learning. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Theories, Independent Study
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1998
This document contains the proceedings of a conference on adult learners conducted to identify barriers that prevent certain groups of adults from participating in lifelong learning opportunities and to deepen understanding of practices and institutional arrangements that better enable such adults to learn. Following a summary of the workshops of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning
Zemke, Ron; Zemke, Susan – Training, 1981
A list of truisms concerning adult learning are listed and explained. They cover the areas of (1) motivation to learn, (2) curriculum design, and (3) classroom experience. Also included is an annotated list of resources on adult learning. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Stubblefield, Harold W. – Adult Education, 1981
Discusses the theories of the Chautauqua movement concerning lifelong learning. Presents its religious basis, the theory of self-culture, access to knowledge, why adulthood is a unique time for learning, and how Chautauqua influenced contemporary thought and social movements. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cultural Influences, Educational History
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
Seefer, Richard G.; Heil, Wendy A. – 1991
The educational needs and concerns of midlife and older Americans are as varied as their demographics, family status, economic level, and educational backgrounds. One of the most consistent research findings in adult learning is that the more education people have, the more likely they will be to continue to participate in a wide variety of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Experience, Educational Needs
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
Kinzer, Suzanne M.; Wray, Kristy – Humanist Educator, 1982
Describes a humanistic approach to in-service education called colearning, where participants are actively involved in the learning process. Colearning suggests that designers of adult learning experiences consider the relationship between adult development, life events, and resulting changes in learning patterns. Describes use of the concept in…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Humanistic Education
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Oddi, Lorys F. – Adult Education Quarterly, 1987
Adult self-directed learning is considered a process of self-instruction. This concept is inadequate because it fails to account for persistence in learning and excludes adults unable to plan self-instruction. These inadequacies can be addressed by studying self-directed learning as it relates to the learner's personality. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Independent Study, Personal Autonomy
Peskin, Harvey; Livson, Norman – 1980
This paper presents the "uses of the past" model of personality development, a model in which adult development transforms an individual's history into resources for meeting present demands. The components of the model are delineated in terms of how: (1) neither the past nor the present is fixed in its effects or its contribution to present…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adult Learning, Aging (Individuals)
Educational Documentation and Information, 1984
Reviews literature on origins of adult education, scholarly and innovative approaches, recent pressures for change, and methodological responses (e.g., aids and materials, individual learning, programmed learning, distance education). A 378-item bibliography includes an author and editor index. Sources of computer printouts used and libraries and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Distance Education
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