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Peer reviewedFisher, Cynthia A. – College Student Affairs Journal, 1997
Claims that before adult learners set goals and begin their transition to higher education, they need to carve out a sense of personal identity which includes their new role as students. Reviews developmental theories and urges college personnel to use these theories to foster support programs for adult students. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Andragogy, College Students
Peer reviewedMason, W. Dean – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1974
Article discussed educational programs for older persons and their behavior toward participating in them as well as their natural abilities for achieving mental growth. (RK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Age
Download full textCharland, William A., Jr. – 1976
Addressed to those who are involved in the education of adults, this paper reviews hypotheses of patterns in adult development, and discusses possible roles of educators and educational programs in facilitating growth throughout adult life. The following topics are included: Time and the Life Cycle, Socialization and Roles, Stages of Adult…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
