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Direct linkPeinovich, Paula E.; Hodgkinson, Harold L. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2011
Emerging from the 1960s and a focus on transformative learning, Walden University is a pioneering program for adult learners. The authors outline how Walden's doctoral program engaged mid-career professionals in student-designed inquiry and applied scholarship. They first discuss the founding of Walden University. Then they describe how the…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Adult Education, Doctoral Programs, Adult Learning
Mercer, Jenny – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2007
A common outcome of entering post-compulsory education as a mature aged learner appears to be development and growth of the self. However, this is often only viewed as an outcome or considered an added benefit, rather than an integral part of the academic process itself. This paper explores the relationship between academic growth and personal…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Educational Development, Higher Education, Older Adults
