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Direct linkElizabeth L. Tighe; Jamie L. Tock; Yaacov Petscher; Gal Kaldes – Grantee Submission, 2024
This study uses Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data to examine latent profiles of engagement in reading, numeracy, writing, and computer skills-use for U.S. adults with low literacy skills. Additionally, we examine how these profiles relate to overall literacy performance and demographic heterogeneity.…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Reading Skills, Numeracy, Learning Disabilities
Bora Jin – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2024
As the population ages, more older adults seek learning opportunities in various educational settings. This article highlights the understanding of older adult learners and the greater heterogeneity within this demographic. I explore why and how older adults learn, including their learning needs, the challenges of aging that may affect their…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Older Adults, Adult Educators, Learning Processes
