Teaching Adults: Tribal Colleges Must Respond to the Unique Needs--and Talents--of Adult Students.

Conti, Gary J.; Fellenz, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ444890

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Publication Date: 1991

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Teaching Adults: Tribal Colleges Must Respond to the Unique Needs--and Talents--of Adult Students.

Conti, Gary J.; Fellenz, Robert A.

Tribal College, Journal of American Indian Higher Education; v2 n4 p18-23 Spr 1991

Suggests that curriculum formation at tribal colleges can benefit from incorporating adult learning principles. Reviews characteristics of adult learners, information on learning styles and learning strategies, the importance of teaching style and of relevant content, and situational factors affecting learning. (DMM)

Descriptors: Adult Students, American Indian Education, Andragogy, Cognitive Style, College Environment, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Teaching Styles, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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