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Butler, Jocelyn A. – 1989
Adult learning theory and research on professional development provide a rich background context for examining school leader development for school improvement. The literature on adult learning theory identifies the following generalities about adults as learners: age reduces the speed of learning; adult learners bring life experiences to bear on…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Learning Theories, Postsecondary Education