Literary Discussion with Older Adults: An Educational Perspective.

Kohlenbrenner, Laury B.; Ray, Robert O.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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Literary Discussion with Older Adults: An Educational Perspective.

Kohlenbrenner, Laury B.; Ray, Robert O.

Educational Gerontology, v7 n1 p33-41 Jul 1981

Examined participation by (N=9) older adults in a literary discussion group. Results indicated that the impetus for elderly attendance was to learn. Discussed the effect of program design and location, group dynamics, and various facilitation techniques. (RC)

Descriptors: Continuing Education, Discussion Groups, Educational Methods, Group Dynamics, Learning Motivation, Literature, Older Adults, Program Design, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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