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Owusu-Agyeman, Yaw; Fourie-Malherbe, Magda; Frick, Liezel – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2018
Adult learners have unique educational needs that require attention from Higher Education Institutions, facilitators and industry. While several theories and policies have been developed to address the bourgeoning educational challenges confronting adult learners in Higher Education Institutions, not much has been achieved in the wake of growing…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Adult Learning, Higher Education
Steier, E. Joseph, III – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The objective of this dissertation was to explore the concept that knowledge and application of theories, principles and methods of adult learning to teaching may be a core management competency needed for companies to improve employee reaction to learning, knowledge transfer and behavior as well as engagement, retention and profitability.…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Learning Theories, Teacher Effectiveness, Labor Turnover
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Rodgers, David L.; Withrow-Thorton, Beverly J. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2005
Motivation is an important element required for learning. Educators have a variety of instructional media and teaching formats available to present information. Selecting a medium that motivates learners is an important consideration. This study compares the effect of different media on learners' motivation to learn. Through the use of a survey…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Instructional Materials, Educational Media, Job Training