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Cueva, Melany; Kuhnley, Regina; Cueva, Katie – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2012
Building upon the dynamic traditions of Alaska Native people, which include the arts as a viable way of knowing, the expressive arts were woven into a five-day cancer education course for Alaska village-based Community Health Workers (CHWs). Cancer is the leading cause of mortality for Alaska Native people. Course learning modalities included…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Learning Modalities, Public Health, Cancer
Hilpert, Jonathan C.; Brem, Sarah K.; Carrion, Melissa L.; Husman, Jenefer – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2012
Young adult learning about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has lately received increased attention in health education literature. HPV's mode of transmission, lengthy dormancy, and link to cervical cancer make the potential dangers of the infection particularly relevant for young adults. However, sexual health education in the USA is deeply…
Descriptors: Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Education, Adult Learning

Rager, Kathleen B. – Adult Education Quarterly, 2003
Self-directed learning experiences of 13 women with breast cancer were explored. Learning motivations included overcoming fear, needing to understand, and being able to make informed choices. They used print, Internet, networks, and support groups. They had difficulties locating resources and dealing with emotions. Learning outcomes included…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cancer, Emotional Response, Females
Miller, Melvin E., Ed.; Cook-Greuter, Susanne R., Ed. – 2000
This book contains 11 papers on creativity, spirituality, and transcendence as paths to integrity and wisdom in the mature self. The book begins with the paper "Introduction--Creativity in Adulthood: Personal Maturity and Openness to Extraordinary Sources of Inspiration" (Susanne R. Cook-Greuter, Melvin E. Miller). The next four papers,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
Owens, Heather, Ed.; Thompson, Carole, Ed. – 2001
This document contains papers from a Pennsylvania conference on adult and continuing education research. The following papers are included: "Violence against Women: Looking behind the Mask of Incarcerated Batterers" (Irene C. Baird); "Refocusing Faculty Development: The View from an Adult Learning Perspective" (Patricia A.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy