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Download full textBarnes, Carol P. – 1980
The questioning behavior of college faculty is descriptively analyzed. The cognitive levels of questioning patterns of professors are described and the differences in these levels and patterns are examined across the variables of institution size (small or large), sector (public or private), course level (beginning or advanced), and discipline…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Faculty, College Instruction, Faculty Development
Peer reviewedClark, F. Thomas – Equity and Excellence, 1989
Summarizes the following differences between adult learners and more "traditional" college age students: (1) chronology; (2) developmental progression; (3) motivation; (4) learning style; and (5) intellectual development. Discusses the debate concerning general education. Discusses the necessity of accommodating the needs of the students and ways…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cognitive Style, Course Content, Critical Thinking
