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Mills, Helen; DeJoy, Judith Klippel – Lifelong Learning, 1988
The authors describe their observations, as administrators of the Personal Adult Learning Lab at the University of Georgia, about the role of educational technology in adult self-directed learning and the adult learner's reaction to technology. The ways in which the lab is using computer-assisted instruction and interactive video technology are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Independent Study
Reed, Horace B. – Lifelong Learning, 1987
The author discusses the three images of nonformal education that emerge out of the literature, conference proceedings, and field experience dialogs. The relationship of these images to implementation of the educational program is examined using the Lifelong Learning Scale. Implications are presented. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives, Influences
Handel, Ruth D.; Goldsmith, Ellen – Lifelong Learning, 1989
Describes an intergenerational reading program using children's literature in adult literacy classes. Discusses the adult literacy training sessions and the adaptations of the model in a variety of instructional settings. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature
Young, Deborah J. – Lifelong Learning, 1984
Over a 5-week period 43 typical trainers in a nationwide corporation were observed to determine uses and abuses of training techniques. The adult educators who were observed were technically expert, but otherwise untrained. Factors that enhance or detract from training effectiveness were identified, specifically as regards organizing and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Business, Industrial Training
Epstein, Jack H. – Lifelong Learning, 1988
This article provides an overview of the inception, development, and evaluation process of a program developed to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College to those over 55. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Educational Opportunities, Middle Aged Adults
Ostwald, Sharon Kay; Williams, Howard Y. – Lifelong Learning, 1985
The authors propose the ADPIE model. This model is based on a review of educational and health literature and involves five elements: Assessing factors within elders that affect their ability to learn, Diagnosing special barriers to learning, Planning modifications in learning conditions, Implementing new learnings, and Evaluating educational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities