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Download full textWhiting, Susan; And Others – 1988
The first part of this two-part paper provides a general review of adult development and is premised on an understanding of andragogy. Andragogy is the art and science of helping adults learn. It is based on the following four assumptions about adults: (1) as people mature they become less dependent and more self-directed; (2) experiences serve as…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Andragogy
Borger, Valbur – 1969
This study investigated congruence in ego stage and group relevant aspects of teachers' and learners' personalities, and between their preferences for and perceptions of group work and emotionality behaviors, as related to learners' learning achievement and to teacher and student satisfaction with learning group membership. Subjects (130 learners…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adult Development, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Borger, Valbur – 1969
This study investigated congruence in ego stage and group relevant aspects of teachers' and learners' personalities, and between their preferences for and perceptions of group work and personality behaviors, as related to learners' learning achievement and to teacher and student satisfaction with learning group membership. Subjects (130 learners…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adult Development, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
