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Meaning-Making, Adult Learning and Development: A Model with Implications for Practice.

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Merriam, Sharan B.; Heuer, Barbara – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1996

Reviews concepts of meaning making in classical and contemporary writing. Examines models of cognitive and ego development linked with meaning making and draws a model of the relationship of meaning making to adult learning and development. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Cognitive Development, Life Events

Personal Development.

Tiedeman, David V. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1979

The individual must assume the main responsibility for personal development and life planning, which includes making career decisions that sustain and enhance the sense of self. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Career Development, Career Education, Continuing Education