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Leith, D. Malcolm – Journal of Experiential Education, 1988
Describes use of experiential education for teaching mathematics as component of job training for single, unemployed women in Washington, D.C. Stresses value of practice-oriented curriculum, group work, and self-paced study. Concludes that student involvement fosters student reasoning and self reliance. (TES)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Vocational Education, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning