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Download full textTorkington, Kate – 1996
Experiential learning has been defined as the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of the experience of the learner who is at the center of the learning process. Modern experiential learning theory begins with John Dewey and his "Experience and Education" (1938). Coleman (1976) describes traditional learning as…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Child Development
Lagravier, Sharon H.; Beatty, Paulette T. – 1985
The critical incidents method is an instructional method that is particularly suited for use with adult learners. The method involves the following sequence of activities: brief introduction to the subject under consideration, short explanation of the critical incident technique, presentation of the critical incident and directions, group work and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Class Activities
Hughey, Jane B.; Wormuth, Deanna R. – 1983
College and university students in English as a second language classes need to acquire an active and fairly extensive vocabulary rather quickly. Methods of learning such as analysis and memorization of word lists, word building, and dictionary use can be combined with methods of gaining vocabulary by becoming familiar with it and using it in…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Class Activities, Context Clues, English (Second Language)
Medley, Frank W. – 1984
A discussion of second language teaching techniques that appeal to adult students looks at general principles of motivation and how they may apply in specific classroom activities. Theories of motivation and human needs are examined, and the role of language in meeting communication needs is considered. Communication activities for developing…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
Selman, Mary – 1979
This handbook provides basic information about adult learning as it relates to acquiring another language. It is intended to serve as an introduction to more comprehensive study for instructors and tutors. The guide provides some information on the following subjects: (1) an outline of reasons for adapting existing textbook material and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Audiolingual Skills
Wesche, Marjorie B. – 1977
The study described here sought to identify and define "learning behaviors" characteristic of those adult students who were highly successful in acquiring listening and speaking fluency in French in an intensive language training program. Data were collected from behavioral observation of students in the classroom, in-depth interviews with them,…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Class Activities, French
