Reflecting on her practice with one learner, an adult literacy tutor argues that, because literacy acquisition is the same for children and adults, practitioners must study literacy literature across age levels in order to provide programs that are developmentally appropriate and instructionally responsive. (SK)

Andragogical activities in Estonia seek the achievement of competence and participation by all adults. Adult education must contribute to the renewal and stabilization of society in the transition to democracy. (SK)

This article applies theories of adult education, as conceptualized by Malcolm Knowles, to best practices for adults with learning disabilities in vocational and academic settings. Three examples demonstrate that learning disabilities are not just a "school-based" disorder but are a cluster of unique strengths and challenges that require on-going…

Explores the relationship between outcome-based education (OBE), recognition of prior learning (RPL), and Knowles' andragogical model of adult education. Finds areas in which OBE and RPL are incompatible adult learning principles. Suggests ways in which these differences may result from structure and instructional design in higher education.…

Although it may be so subtle that it is not noticed or sudden and life altering, adult development occurs in a cycle of four inherent processes: transaction, transition, transformation, and transcendence. These processes exist in a cycle characterized by growth and development. The processes can be defined as follows: (1) transaction--personal,…

Adult learners require teaching strategies that reflect their sociological and psychological characteristics. Adults can be defined, according to Babcock, as either traditional or nontraditional learners, with nontraditional students being those attending college after age 22. The needs of these learners vary depending upon their age, with older…

The traditional sellers' market in higher education has become a buyers' market, with both the nature of the student body and the services offered being changed. Marketing, as a comprehensive tool for planning and delivery of educational services, offers an integrated method for meeting the disparate demands growing from the shift to a longer…

Traces the historical development of interest in and theories about the process of adult learning, proposing "andragogy" as a unifying theory for the diverse institutions, clientele and activities of adult education. Discusses theories of Eduard Lindeman, American and European philosophies, and contributions from the Journal of Adult…

Discusses the application of the principles of andragogy, a learning system for educating adults, to the inservice training of child welfare workers, and briefly describes the seven-step model as outlined by Ingalls. (BR)

The aim of this paper is to examine primary concerns related to the introduction of Knowles's and Rogers's theories of adult education. Comparison of andragogy and student-centered theories includes the following areas: overview, foundations, general goals, learning principles, and teaching and learning and is followed by a summary and…

An important issue for adult education teachers is the capability of the instructor to choose appropriate methodology to suit both the student and situation. A review of research dealing with adult learners is presented along with implications for adult preparation programs. (DF)

Reverse transfer has recently become a topic of interest. There are concerns that some university graduates are having a difficult time finding good jobs and are enrolling in community college programs to make themselves competitive in the job market. To assess the extent of reverse transfer, the Commission conducted an analysis combining…

Education is very necessary for man in order to articulate himself and achieve fullness. But the formal system, which is elitist, discriminatory and instalmental, cannot alone provide all education one needs for self-fulfillment. The terminologies, such as, continuing education, recurrent education, education permanente and life-long education,…

Human Resource Development (HRD) programs are faced with overwhelming challenges as there is a dearth of computer literate employees to meet the growing demands of the workplace. In other words, many employees are technologically and computer challenged thus impeding the instruction and learning process. Innovative organizations utilize computer…

Describes the rationale and teaching procedures used in biology courses for junior college students. Advocates basing instructional planning on the principles of andragogy'' (the teaching of adults), rather than pedagogy'' (the teaching of children). (AL)