Partly in response to declining enrollments, Huron College redefined its mission to stress intergenerational learning and the educational needs of older adults. New needs and goals have been recognized, and it is argued that today Huron provides a good example of how young and old can interact in an educational setting. (JSR)

Explores constructivist teaching assumptions of early childhood teacher preparation programs: (1) active adult learning is valued; (2) educational reform begins in university classrooms; (3) translating best practices and research into teaching contributes to classrooms and student teacher supervision; (4) maintaining links to K-12 education…

Explores mentoring as a means of promoting spiritual growth for women in a congregational setting. Surveys the roles and activities of mentors with special attention to utilization in business and educational environments. Proposes four likely components of a mentoring relationship. (MJP)

Examines evidence offered to support the idea of a sensitive period for second language acquisition. Findings indicate that there is insufficient evidence to accept the claim that mastery of a second language is determined wholly, or even primarily, by maturational factors. (34 references) (Author/CK)

The first interview in this article discusses the expectations and challenges adult learners bring with them to the community college classroom, and what instructors should know in order to teach them effectively. The second interview discusses the student experience, including teacher-student relationships, class size, and teacher effectiveness.…

Presents results of a study designed to measure the extent to which factors including age, sex, and previous experience with computers influenced the levels of anxiety experienced by teachers and school administrators learning to use computers. Results indicate that beginning adults require adequate time working with computers to lower anxiety…

Explores the relationship between post-secondary institutions and the corporate community in providing communication education for the adult learner. Contends that the communication profession should be concerned about the role it plays at all levels of the corporate learning enterprise. (MS)

The scope of existing services for adult learners in higher education was examined in a mail survey of academic advisors. Two analyses were performed to review the effect of institutional type on services provided, and to understand the impact of perceived administrative support on efforts to serve this student population. (Author/MLW)

Using a video sign-monitoring task in American Sign Language, this study investigated the effects of late exposure to a primary language on adult linguistic processing. Native signers were sensitive to errors in both verb agreement and aspect; early and late signers were only sensitive to errors in aspect morphology. Late exposure was found to…

Describes the Farm Management Home Study Program, a distance education program implemented in 1970 that has allowed over 10,000 farmers and land and business managers in rural New South Wales (Australia) to upgrade their skills through vocational programs in farm management, farm office management, and other vocational courses related to farming.…

A design studio for instructional leadership required educational administration students to apply content knowledge acquired in their traditional preparation courses to school problems and defend their proposed actions. Results reveal some outcomes of changes in course structures grounded in cognitive theories of adult learning and action. More…

Argues that developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education is a good model for effective practice in teacher education programs preparing early childhood teachers. Discusses ways to design classroom learning centers for adult students, describes strategies for tapping into what is known about how adults learn, and presents the…

Faculties must pass through several stages when becoming learning organizations: the honeymoon, conflict, confusion, messy, scary, and mature-group stages. Mature school communities have learned to view power differently, make learning more meaningful for students, and model a just and democratic society. Consensus is the starting point. (MLH)

Reports that colleges expect a dramatic increase in returning students over the age of 55. Makes recommendations on how the Virginia Community College system can prepare to meet the needs of these older students, many of whom are displaced workers not in a financial position to retire and searching for alternate career paths. (NB)

Discusses the role of libraries in the development of distance education in India since 1962, focusing on the acquisition, management, and provision of information services to adult learners. The needs of distance learners, and problems faced by open universities trying to fulfill those needs, are examined. Resource sharing and networking may help…