To illustrate the application of the principles of andragogy to disabled adult learners, four populations are considered: the developmentally disabled, those who progress through public school special education programs, those who become disabled after graduation from high school, and those who become disabled in middle age or old age. (CT)

Teaching adults more effectively is a concern common to business, industry, professionals, and educators. An examination of research dealing with effective teaching shows that six functions can be identified and followed as steps in the instruction of adults: (1) review of previous learning and skills; (2) initial presentation of material through…