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O'Hara, Martin; And Others – Adult Education, 1975
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classification, Creativity Research, Educational Theories
Dubin, Samuel S.; Okun, Morris – Adult Education, 1973
Eight prominent learning theories are summarized, compared, and discussed for implications to adult learning. (MS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Behavior, Discovery Learning
Cawley, Richard W. V.; And Others – Adult Education, 1976
The research investigated relational and analytic cognitive styles among 11 adult learners. Thirteen hypotheses were formulated and an instrument was developed to collect data on both styles. Predictions about learning environment preference were given reasonable support. (Author/EC)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes
Smith, Robert M.; Haverkamp, Kay K. – Adult Education, 1977
Analyzes the literature pertaining to the adult's need to learn how to learn and this concept's relevance for successful adult learning in three modes (learning on one's own, collaborative learning, and institutional learning). Also, discusses training (which helps adults acquire learning skills) and suggests some researchable questions. (EM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Educational Needs
