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Korostyshevskiy, Vladislav – Adult Learning, 2018
Ability to communicate using spoken language occurs naturally in children earlier than they learn how to use written language. Throughout persons' lives, their ability to use spoken language is being continuously maintained and further developed. As a result, spoken language has greater capacities to form and organize thoughts than those of…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Speech Communication, Communication Skills, Writing (Composition)
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Majeski, Robin A.; Stover, Merrily; Valais, Teresa; Ronch, Judah – Adult Learning, 2017
Given the complex challenges organizations face and the importance of emotional intelligence to effective leadership, management education has begun to help adult learners develop emotional intelligence competencies. These include emotional self-control, conflict management, teamwork, cultural awareness, and inspirational leadership, among other…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Online Courses, Higher Education, Adult Learning
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Olson, Joann S.; Autry, Linda; Moe, Jeffry – Adult Learning, 2016
This article investigates the effectiveness of a film-based assignment given to adult learners in a graduate-level group counseling class. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four students; data analysis suggested film-based assignments may promote deep approaches to learning (DALs). Participants indicated the assignment helped them…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Semi Structured Interviews, Program Effectiveness, Assignments