Using the Los Angeles Community College (LACC) District as a model, looks at the profile of its student population and finds the most outstanding change to occur is the greater number of mature adults enrolled in the college. Discusses a recent LACC workshop entitled "Effective Strategies for Teaching Older Adults." (SED)

Focuses on computers and adult learners and (1) establishes the need for addressing the use of computer technology with adult learners; (2) reports on a survey that addressed computer access, interest, and experience; and (3) offers some perceptions about special needs of adults as new computer users. (HTH)

As the right of disabled adults to education is increasingly recognized, efforts are being made in many areas to help them overcome some of the barriers to access. This article describes such a scheme conducted in Great Britain. (Author/CT)

Describes a study conducted to develop a clear picture of this period labeled adulthood from the perspective of men and women, to look at similarities as well as differences between these groups, and to reveal their perceptions of this time of life. (CT)

Three relatively simple conceptual frameworks are suggested to help trainers diagnose optimum learning situations. At their present stage of development, the models are theories that have not been empirically tested. The models are titled the Integral Learner, Understanding versus Application, and the Diagnostic Cube. (CT)

The author states that a proactive stance by adult education would stem from recognizing that adults are motivated by heterostasis; the individual learner-centered approach to adult education has to be supplemented by attempts to satisfy societal and planetary needs; and innovative learning is a viable response to the multiplicity of futures. (CT)

In this study, adults identified as low-readers were asked to sort 20 words into four unspecified groups. The purpose of the task was to determine ways in which learners clustered words. Subjects grouped words thematically as opposed to grammatically or hierarchically. Groups suggested stories rather than parts of speech or concept groupings.…

Discusses trends in adult education and their implications for instructional developers, and notes areas where reviews of research are needed: existing telecourse packages, recruitment and retention of adult learners, effective instructional strategies, logistics and costs of alternate delivery systems, and technical assistance and training needs…

An important issue for adult education teachers is the capability of the instructor to choose appropriate methodology to suit both the student and situation. A review of research dealing with adult learners is presented along with implications for adult preparation programs. (DF)

Kimberly-Clark Corporation's approach to needs assessment, program planning, program delivery, and follow-up programs that incorporate an andragogical perspective are explored in this article. Implications for school staff developers are presented. (DF)

In the context of home economics education for adults, the authors discuss the definition of need and how to assess needs in ways useful for program development. (JT)

The author notes that methods for teaching adults require more than those designed for high school classes. After briefly characterizing the adult learner, some practical advice is presented for teachers about to take on these no nonsense, goal-oriented learners. (Editor/HD)

This article examines five factors which appear to contribute to learning disabilities among adult basic education (ABE) learners. While the research literature does not provide a comprehensive basis for describing how the disadvantaged learn, it does lead the authors to make eight helpful suggestions for the ABE teacher. (JDS)

This paper proposes a model framework, The Ecology of Human Performance (EHP) framework, for organizing adult basic education to utilize the skills of occupational therapists. The paper also includes two responses to the proposed framework by Janet S. Stotts and Cheryl Keenan. Reasons for the inclusion of occupational therapy in adult education…

Whether be it in traditional or virtual classrooms, non-traditional learners come equipped with an eclectic blend of characteristics and past experiences, which serve to either facilitate or hinder their academic pursuit. Adults who possess a strong sense of efficacy, employ a wide range of self-regulatory strategies, and maintain high…