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This document contains three papers on action learning. "Action Learning: Case Studies of Most Valued Learning and Application" (Suzanne D. Butterfield) reports on a qualitative study in which longitudinal data was collected from document analysis and first-line consulting managers who had participated in action learning. The study…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis
Lantolf, James P., Ed.; Appel, Gabriela, Ed. – 1996
The collection of essays on aspects of Vygotskian theory focuses on the theory's application to research on second language learning. Articles include: "Theoretical Framework: An Introduction to Vygotskian Perspectives on Second Language Research" (James P. Lantolf, Gabriela Appel); Collective Scaffolding in Second Language…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Difficulty Level, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Atlanta, GA. – 1979
Essays on the growing population of adult students are collected. In a preface, E.T. Godbey highlights some characteristics of this population and the need for institutional changes to accommodate them. In one chapter Martha P. Weatherford describes recent changes in the overall student profile and reasons for the age changes. In a second chapter…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Ancillary School Services
2001
This document contains three papers on integrating university and corporate learning with work. "Workplace Application of HRD Concepts as Perceived by Non-Traditional Adult Students and Their Workplace Supervisors" (Kit Brooks, Dale E. Thompson, Elizabeth S. Lizarraga) reports on a study in which nontraditional students enrolled in an…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students, College Graduates
2001
This document contains three papers on coaching and knowledge transfer. "The Role of the Learning Coach in Action Learning" (Judy O'Neil) reviews the literature on action learning and learning coaches, explores the role of learning coaches in action learning, and demonstrates the existence of external and internal influences that shape…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Distance Education, Education Work Relationship
King, Linda, Ed. – 1998
This book contains 14 papers: "Indigenous Peoples and Adult Education: A Growing Challenge" (Rodolfo Stavenhagen); "Indigenous Peoples: Progress in the International Recognition of Human Rights and the Role of Education" (Julian Burger); "Adult Learning in the Context of Indigenous Societies" (Linda King); "Linguistic Rights and the Role of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
2001
This document contains three papers on distance learning and human resource development (HRD). "An Exploration of Perceived Differences in Teaching Roles between On-Site and On-line Instruction" (James J. Kirk) reports on a study in which 144 online instructors at selected institutions across the United States were asked to share their…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
2000
This document contains 35 papers from the program development section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following are among the papers included: "Using Quality Indicators to Create World-Class Curricula: From Concept to Application" (Curtis Finch,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Learning, Bachelors Degrees, Benchmarking
