Examines the relationship between locus of control and participation/completion among 553 clients in adult basic education classes. Findings only suggest a relationship between locus of control and completion. Findings do indicate variations among ethnic groups, educational levels, and age groups regarding completion and locus of control. (Author)

The author studies the question of whether adult students from outside an educational district constitute a burden on resources. He also examines the issues of differential fees and reciprocal arrangements among districts. (SK)

With enrollment and applications down and a deficit developing, Hood decided in 1973 to redefine and refine its appeal. Courses were redesigned to emphasize the woman's perspective and to appeal to a new clientele--the woman in her 30s or 40s who is going back to school. (LBH)

Regents College uses an integrated, multiple-measures framework for outcomes assessment. The assessment process is designed to fit the institutional mission, academic goals, organizational culture, and environmental context of assessment. (SK)

A research course for nursing students examines the stages of the research process in increasing depth. It alternates lectures with journal clubs, seminars in which students present critiques of research-based articles they have read. (SK)

An action research project conducted by British adult students pursuing National Vocational Qualifications demonstrated that learning was inseparable from a sense of personal identity. Personal motivators,such as self-esteem and confidence were vital and external motivators. Such credentials were usually not sufficient to encourage studying.…

Interviews with 53 part-time adult students in Hong Kong showed no consensus on what constitutes good teaching. Their perceptions of teaching were framed by conceptions of learning on a continuum from reproduction to self-determination. Position on this continuum was correlated with preference for didactic or facilitative teaching. (Contains 22…

Describes the development and implementation of adult religious education programs by the Diocese of Boise. Utilizing both the Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE) and Information for Growth (IFG) assessment instruments, the pastors identified topics of particular interest to members of their congregation and then used this…

Examines how two adult students "extrapolated" on previous writing experiences in particular genres to allow them to adapt to writing in new genres in a college writing course. Bases the findings on interviews with two adult students. (TB)

Describes an organizational learning course based on transformative learning theory that illustrates approaches to developing constructive learning environments, enhancing team learning, examining mental models, supporting systems thinking, and achieving personal mastery. (SK)

Using difficult materials, the authors attempted to improve college students' self-regulation by allowing extended study time before taking a test. The authors also examined whether background knowledge and note-taking strategies would be positively related to self-regulation. Results imply that test performance is more related to note taking and…

This chapter is designed to help student services personnel assist adult students to understand and navigate through the financial aid process and to pursue alternative ways of funding their higher education. (Author)

This chapter outlines a holistic approach to higher education program planning for adults in which the potential and limitations of conventional universities to serve adults are considered. (Contains 15 references.) (Author)

With an eye to the other contributions in this volume on the special needs of adult students, the authors provide some recommendations for research and practice. (Author)

On-campus and distance adult learners (n=20) related the experience of their enrollment decisions, uncovering six themes: fears, motivation, family support, academic preparedness, suitability of programs, and identity change. Motivation was the key to persistence. Preentry information, guidance, and preparation for prospective adult open and…