Describes a study that attempts to assess the construct of self-regulated learning. Concludes that despite mediation by contextual, developmental, social and personal factors in learning, self-regulated learning is an important factor in determining academic success at the postsecondary level. Contains nine data tables and 27 references. (JDI)

Metaphysics is a necessary point of departure to build a comprehensive understanding of the nature of adult and adulthood at a deeper philosophical level. A group of philosophers representing the school of German Classical Idealism remain highly influential in building elaborate arguments on the nature of self and reality that may assist adult…

Leading educational psychologists address problems in adult development and learning in this book. "What Does Educational Psychology Know about Adult Learning and Development?" (M. Cecil Smith, Thomas Pourchot) is the introduction. "We Learn, Therefore We Develop" (Nira Granott) tackles the problem of distinguishing between…