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Drysdale, Dennis H. – Adult Education, 1973
An experiment in home improvement shows important gains for socially deprived students. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Disadvantaged
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Direct linkGreenberg, Elinor; Charland, William A., Jr. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1980
A description is given of an experimental program at Loretto Heights College which is designed for adult learners who are considering a return to school. It is concluded that the changing nature of adult's lives and their growth and development cycles offer a powerful base for quality adult education programs. (JSR)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
The University without Walls (UWW) Program at Loretto Heights College: Individualization for Adults.
Greenberg, Elinor – New Directions for Higher Education, 1980
The University without Walls (UWW) program at Loretto Heights College is described. It emphasizes individualized programs and degree requirements based on a learner-centered approach to education. It is argued that such an approach, drawing on a wide array of learning resources and giving credit for experiential learning, can successfully meet…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
