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Perry, Sally-Anne – 2000
A practitioner's model of the processes of learning and knowing was developed through a review of global, societal, individual, and personal perspectives on learning. The first phase of the model's development consisted of using a method of exploration based on determining who, what, where, when, why, and how to investigate the following 10…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Associative Learning
Allen, Garth, Ed.; Martin, Ian, Ed. – 1992
This book, which was written for students of education and social policy and education practitioners in Great Britain, contains 13 papers concerning the interface between education, social welfare, and community within the British welfare state. The following papers are included: "Histories of Community Education: A Feminist Critique"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Community Development, Community Education
Duran, Bernadine J. – 1996
This paper describes an instructional approach for language minority students in high school science and social studies--using explanatory models or graphical representations of disciplinary concepts to guide students systematically as they construct a concept or conceptual relationship. Data came from a longitudinal study of two successive groups…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College School Cooperation, Concept Teaching, English (Second Language)
Brod, Shirley – 1998
Twenty-six specific classroom activities or procedures are suggested for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to individual adults or small groups. These activities include notes on use of visual aids, games and other group activities, out-of-class activities, oral and written language exercises, integration of language skills (listening,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Class Activities, Classroom Communication
Haas, Adrian R. – 1999
Trends in articulation arrangements for technical and vocational education (TVE) in the South East Asia region were studied. A key feature of articulation is the existence of pathways that allow graduates of one course of study to progress to other courses. Effective articulation opens up advancement for individuals and helps to create a flexible…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Summers, Mike; Kruger, Colin; Mant, Jenny – 1997
This book was written for practicing primary (elementary) school teachers and for anyone concerned with inservice or preservice science teacher education. The overall purpose of the book is to identify ways in which ideas about electricity and simple circuits can be taught effectively in primary school classrooms. This book is based on in-depth…
Descriptors: Analogy, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Goldberg, Michelle P.; Corson, David – 1999
The extent to which Canadian employers recognize the informally acquired first languages of immigrants and aboriginal persons as prior learning qualifications for formal employment in the business, government, and education sectors was examined through a survey of organizations across Ontario. Personalized questionnaires were mailed to a sample of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Boards of Education, Canada Natives, Colleges
Fonseca, James W., Comp. – 1984
A total of 47 papers are presented from the George Mason University (Virginia) second annual conference on nontraditional, interdisciplinary, and external degree programs. Among the papers are authors are: "A Learning Theory Account of Walden University's Doctoral Instructional Program" (B. M. Austin); "Hospital Based Interdisciplinary Education…
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Administrator Role, Allied Health Occupations Education, Articulation (Education)
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Scheer, Stephanie B.; Terry, Krista P.; Doolittle, Peter E.; Hicks, David – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2004
Distance education has become a major form of education in the United States. This surge in popularity has launched a plethora of scholarship emphasizing the distillation of those strategies which inform effective, learning experiences in the distance environment. A growing consensus among researchers recognizes the need for a holistic approach to…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Distance Education, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods
Stephen, Jennifer – 1998
This guide is designed to help the user enter into the job market by making the most of their existing skills and finding additional training. Section 1, Vocations, Occupations, Careers, looks at the assessment tools used by employers and trainers to prepare people for today's job market. It describes how to develop a personal inventory of skills…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Choice, Cognitive Style, Course Selection (Students)
Kromann, Winkler – 1999
This document examines the state of regulated professions, as defined by Council of the European Communities Directive 92/51/EEC, in those Central and Eastern European countries that are candidates for admission into the European Union. The introduction discusses Council Directive 92/51/EEC, previous directives, and the national case studies on…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Articulation (Education), Case Studies
Schlachter, Gail A. – 1996
This guide, which is intended for middle aged and older women who are interested in starting, resuming, or completing education and training, explains how and where to find financial aid. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of developing an overall financial aid search strategy and suggests procedures for identifying and pursuing possible financial…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Annotated Bibliographies, Community Colleges, Credits
Hughes, Maria – 2000
The provision of work-based training in the United Kingdom was studied to identify strategies for developing and improving the work-based sector. Data were collected from the following sources: a literature review; a postal survey completed by 245 work-based training providers; follow-up interviews; and regional meetings. More than 64% of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Certification, Change Strategies
McGuinness, Kathleen, Comp. – 1987
Nearly 100 conference papers from the George Mason University annual conference on nontraditional and interdisciplinary studies are presented. The are grouped into 14 categories: (1) assessment of prior learning, which includes "Lifelong Learning: Integrating the Liberal Arts and Experience in Adult General Education" (J. Gary Bernhard) and…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Continuing Education
Boyd, Kate – 2001
A project targeted teachers in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory, who faced unique difficulties in their literacy and numeracy practice. Cross-cultural training and education were affected by isolation and geographic distance, often an absence of professional support and development, and limited access to resources. The project offered…
Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Cognitive Style
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