The change in literature students from those with a strong literature background to those of the "Me" generation who have little exposure to critical reading is explored. Their subjective experiences applied to literature study can be more beneficial than traditional critical theories. (HTH)

This document makes the case for assessing prior learning and offers practical advice on how to do it within British English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and adult basic education (ABE) programs. Following an introduction, it is explained that a person's prior learning is obtained through prior study or life experiences. The next section…

The issue of assessing adult learning prior to formal college level study is examined and presented in this handbook. The handbook offers guidelines for setting standards, provides a review of some of the proven techniques and practices that have been used to evaluate previous learning, addresses a series of issues relevant to particular subject…

This course is designed to assist adults in documenting their prior experience, gaining an understanding of the policy and practices of recognition of prior learning (RPL), and then applying for RPL in either further education or employment. The 30-hour course is designed to be delivered over a series of weeks to allow time for students to reflect…

This paper describes the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco, which emphasizes the integration of classroom and experiential learning. The Human Relations and Organizational Behavior program, a behavioral science approach to human resource management which uses an applied psychology curriculum, is described in detail…

Recent research suggests that information must be made meaningful to students before they will comprehend and remember it. However, because so much curriculum is learned in isolation, many students miss the connections between such disciplines as literature and history. One solution is to connect the teaching of history and literature to a focal…