Considers the value of extending adult education research into films about adult college students as a source of cultural information. Analyzes the 1949 film, "Mother Is a Freshman," as an example. (SK)

Inherent in the reluctance of higher education institutions to make their community accessible to nontraditional students is the assumption that academic quality and rigor and a sense of community can be maintained only by traditional students and traditional campus life. (MLW)

The academic and support service needs of adult community college students are diverse, ranging from General Educational Development completers to people preparing for advanced degrees. Administrative and instructional strategies should consider modifications to accommodate differing learning styles, performance levels, goals, and cultural…

Describes a model that can be used to increase the rate of participation in continuing professional education or to enhance the quality of participation by making programs more effective. (JOW)

Increasing numbers of adult students have begun reentering college to obtain certification as elementary and secondary teachers. This paper uses questionnaire and interview data from a study to examine reasons cited by one group of post-degree, adult students for returning to college for teacher certification. (JD)

Most research on participation in adult education has focused on participative presence. However, learner involvement and control are far more important in adult education, and this disjunction leads to research findings of little practical value. More interpretive or critical research approaches would yield more valuable results and make…

Compared attitudes toward women's roles held by traditional-aged college undergraduates (N=255) and by students over age 25 (N=235) who completed the Attitudes toward Women Scale. Women in both age groups expressed more liberal attitudes than did men; older students expressed more liberal attitudes than did younger students. Predictors of…

The career development activities of adult (n=77) and traditional-aged (n=84) learners were compared. Adults were more likely to cite personal fulfillment, younger students career-related reasons for entering college. Adults had higher levels of career decision-making self-efficacy and used more career exploration activities. (JOW)

Problem-based learning was used by 43 adult students (31 in independent study, 12 in class). Responses from 28 of first group and 9 of second indicated overall satisfaction with strategy, supporting its use in a liberal learning context. Ways to improve it, such as eliciting learners' hunches and emphasizing knowledge to be gained rather than the…

A black adult student states that adult education as it stands is designed for whites. White organizations must create a trusting environment in which black students feel safe to learn, or nothing will change. (SK)

Interviews, questionnaires, and participant diaries of 36 adult students were used to investigate the process of becoming a student. The stages of qualitative research were examined: preconceived theory, emergent themes, refinements, secondary analysis, and establishment of grounded theory. (SK)

This article presents an overview of adult learning theory and summarizes recommended considerations including congruence between learner's goals and those of the educational experience; a clear articulation of program objectives so that this fit may be assessed; soliciting learner input in planning and implementation; and making information…

Responses from 187 adult students at Ruskin, a British residential college, found over two-thirds in debt from returning to education, 38% had debts prior to enrollment, 40% work as well as study, over 60% reported financial concerns adversely affect their studies, and many are being affected by government changes in welfare benefits and student…

Presents 15 recommendations for policy and practice regarding adult students returning to secondary classes. Recommendations are arranged around the issues of reasons for return, integration, and differentiation. (SK)

A historical review of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teaching in the years 1910-20 explores similarities among instructors' strategies, approaches, attitudes, and commitment to helping students learn the language they need to progress socially and economically in the United States, without damaging or destroying cultural identity. (32…