Adults in Non-Credit Courses: A Stimulating Diversity.

Bloom, Lynn Z.

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ERIC Number: EJ209711

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Publication Date: 1979

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Adults in Non-Credit Courses: A Stimulating Diversity.

Bloom, Lynn Z.

Improving College and University Teaching, v27 n3 p123-25 Sum 1979

Adult students enrolled in noncredit courses display a diversity of backgrounds, needs and motives. The importance of teacher accommodation of these factors is addressed, including such issues as homework, counseling, course structure, and student skills. (JMD)

Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Adult Students, Course Organization, Higher Education, Homework, Individual Differences, Noncredit Courses, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Student Needs, Teacher Responsibility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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