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Larrotta, Clarena; Moon, Ji Yoon Christine; Huang, Jiuhan – Adult Learning, 2016
The purpose of the study was to understand instructors' viewpoints on the relevance of learning to learn (L2L) in the settings where they teach. Twenty-four instructors answered an online qualitative survey about their experiences teaching English to adults. Data analysis was informed by narrative analysis procedures. Study findings include…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Online Surveys, Teacher Attitudes
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Fishback, Sarah Jane – Adult Learning, 1999
Reviews research on the brain and memory, emotions, aging, and learning. Outlines practice implications: connect new learning to personal experiences, make sure learners are paying attention, recognize the role of emotions, and be aware that stimulation influences the aging brain. (SK)
Descriptors: Brain, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Memory
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Smith, Robert M. – Adult Learning, 1991
People learn to learn as they develop their concept of knowledge. The heart of the learning process is self-awareness, self-monitoring, and active reflection. Teaching and learning should be an interactive process, which should involve both learning and learning how to learn. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Epistemology, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
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Krupp, Judy-Arin – Adult Learning, 1991
Five authors relate principles of learning to learn to adult education: "Self-Esteem" (Krupp); "Labor Education" (Nesbit); "Telecommunications Courses and the Distant Learner" (Takemoto); "Learning Techniques" (Rosenthal); and "ABE: Taking Control" (Spring). (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Distance Education