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Peer reviewedO'Brien, Sandra J. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1992
An unnecessary bias toward separate programing for younger and older adults precludes intergenerational learning and reinforces age stereotypes. Recent gerontological research supports common learning themes for young and old: self-sufficiency, adaptation, and class and gender concerns. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Educational Gerontology, Intergenerational Programs
Download full textImel, Susan – 1997
Current trends related to older adults have the potential of influencing programs and services in adult, career, and vocational education. The amount and kind of learning in which older adults engage is one trend of interest to educators. A 1997 study reveals that older people are learning in numbers and amounts of time expended at a rate far…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Age Discrimination, Computer Literacy
