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Direct linkTaylor, Gwen; Heflin, David – Adult Learning, 2015
In this article, Gwen Taylor describes the West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) groundbreaking program, "Accelerating Opportunity" (AO), which targeted students who are deficient in math, reading, or writing. The program uses the Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges' (2013) Integrated Basic…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Community Colleges, Technical Institutes, Acceleration (Education)
Peer reviewedNorland, Emmalou – Adult Learning, 1991
Tips for assessing student learning are (1) match assessment strategies to teaching philosophy; (2) identify transferable elements that can be adapted to a variety of situations; and (3) ask what you need to know. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Philosophy, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation
Peer reviewedFenwick, Tara J.; Parsons, Jim – Adult Learning, 1998
Suggests that educational evaluation is complex and that assessing practice, philosophy of teaching and learning, and congruence between belief and action can help to improve the evaluation of adult learners. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Performance Based Assessment
Peer reviewedRickard, Patricia L.; And Others – Adult Learning, 1991
Assessment provides information with which to make informed decisions about learners and programs and to support the learner through the educational experience. A comprehensive assessment system should contain information about learner goals, background, interests, skills, and attitudes; appropriate instruments; standards; and feedback to the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
