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Kelly, Patrick; Katz, Larry – International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2016
Peer-to-peer (P2P) learning within two distinct groups of disadvantaged adults was studied during a two-hour computer skills workshop. Of interest was whether or not P2P learning with this population was a viable method for increasing performance and confidence. Two qualified instructors at two locations taught the same introductory…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Learning Strategies, Teaching Methods, Computer Literacy
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Berkay, Paul J. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1990
A model of direct communication in American Sign Language is presented for application in mainstreamed adult education courses. Comparisons of 12 hearing and 11 deaf students enrolled in a mainstreamed word processing class using the suggested client-centered, individual instruction format with limited lecture time showed no significant…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Adult Education, American Sign Language
Robinson, Rosemary; And Others – 1990
This study described teaching methods in use in computer studies classes, explored the reasons for their use, and explored perceptions of effectiveness. Four main research methods were used: semistructured interviews; observation of teaching; perusal of course documents; and informal collection of information by talking to students and tutors. One…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Data Processing
Raupp, Magda; And Others – 1987
This guide is the result of three projects that have been working to address the problem of intergenerational illiteracy in writing. While writing skills are limited among the general population, they are even more limited among limited-English-speaking students (both school-aged and adult learners). The guidebook is a self-help manual for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audience Awareness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
Clarke, Alan – 2002
This document is designed to provide tutors, teachers, lecturers, and other supporters of online learners in the United Kingdom with ideas and suggestions for developing learners' online learning skills. The materials presented are based on the premise that learning skills are best developed in an environment that encourages active participation…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Environment
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1987
Abstracts are provided for 16 bilingual vocational education projects offered in 1987-88. Each abstract provides information on: grantee; state; project title; project director, address, and telephone number; project officer and U.S. Department of Education address; language group(s) served; occupational skills area(s); length of training cycle…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Education, Auto Mechanics, Bilingual Education