Affective Characteristics of the Adult Learner: A Study of Mastery Based Instruction.

Dolan, Lawrence

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ERIC Number: EJ293655

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Publication Date: 1983

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Affective Characteristics of the Adult Learner: A Study of Mastery Based Instruction.

Dolan, Lawrence

Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, v7 n4 p367-78 Jul-Sep 1983

Presents an investigation of the benefits of mastery learning strategies for adults with mathematics skill deficiencies. Examines which student types benefit most from mastery learning, centering on affective characteristics. Demonstrates that students with low self-concept, control, and instructional mastery skills had higher achievement in mastery than nonmastery classes. (DMM)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Affective Behavior, Community Colleges, Mastery Learning, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Reentry Students, Remedial Mathematics, Student Characteristics, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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