The Adult Learner: Five Types.

Endorf, Mary; McNeff, Marie

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ426594

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-1045-1595

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Adult Learner: Five Types.

Endorf, Mary; McNeff, Marie

Adult Learning, v2 n7 p20-22,25 May 1991

Five types of adult learners are (1) pragmatic, goal oriented; (2) affective; (3) in transition; (4) integrated; and (5) risk taking. Appropriate teaching strategies are (1) clear objectives, relevant content; (2) personal interaction; (3) opportunities to discuss experiences, mentoring; (4) opportunities for self-direction; and (5) innovation. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Affective Behavior, Cognitive Style, Educational Attitudes, Goal Orientation, Risk, Self Actualization, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A