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Simerly, Robert G. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1991
Common causes of program failure are failure to meet expectations; presentation method; lack of interaction time; failure to adhere to schedule; lack of applicable information; poor service; lack of assistance in implementing new ideas; failure to account for cultural diversity; content already known; and failure to give presenters information…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Cultural Pluralism, Expectation
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Allard, P. Bailey – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1991
Factors affecting program participants' failure to learn as expected include (1) carelessness in details; (2) confusion over program goals; (3) lack of commitment from management, participants, or trainers; (4) lack of clarity and courage; (5) lack of cultural sensitivity; and (6) disagreement between educators and learners about what is to be…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Cultural Pluralism, Failure