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Peer reviewedMcRoberts, Robin; Leitch, Ruth – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 1998
In Northern Ireland, 127 adults, largely unemployed and with negative past schooling experiences, participated in a personal and social development program. A six-month follow-up found the learner-centered methodology effective in enhancing self-esteem, motivation, social skills, community involvement, and participation in further education and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries
