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Akenson, Ashley B.; Arce-Trigatti, Andrea; Akenson, James E. – Journal of Transformative Education, 2022
Transformative education exists in a complex, dynamic, and ambiguous state seeking structural definitions and relationships within an interdisciplinary arena often critiqued for its limitations as an individual--rather than social--practice. This type of education encompasses learning processes that may facilitate the development of civic-minded,…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Civics, Leadership Training, Individual Development
Monczunski, Julia W. – COABE Journal: The Resource for Adult Education, 2022
By mid-March 2020, with COVID-19 infection numbers rising across the United States, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Career Learning Center of the Black Hills (CLCBH) staff moved quickly to respond to the new needs of CLCBH adult learners. Several areas of need quickly emerged: digital access and digital literacy, i.e., more access to computers…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Adult Learning, School Closing
Griswold, Wendy, Ed. – Commission for International Adult Education, 2022
The Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) provides a forum for the discussion of international issues related to adult education in general, as well as adult education in various countries around the globe. These "Proceedings" are from the Commission of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, COVID-19
Scott McNamara; Ali Brian; Matthew Patey; Melissa Bittner – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2024
Children with visual impairments (VI) have numerous and well-documented health disparities that negatively impact their quality of life. Although physical education should serve as an avenue to reduce these disparities, physical educators often report being unprepared to work with children with VI. Physical education undergraduate programs also…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Adapted Physical Education
Mary Knauer Miller – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Teaching young children to read is one of the most important aspects of education. There is a vast body of research examining the neuroscientific processes at work in learning to read, the many components of literacy, and the best instructional methods to support literacy. The purpose of this study was to collect perceptual data from teachers…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Learning, Learning Theories, Social Cognition
Alastair Henry; Cecilia Thorsen; Peter D. MacIntyre – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2024
In many contexts of multilingualism, language learners can initiate communication in the target language (TL), or a contact language (such as English). Patterns of use emerging from these choices affect TL development. They also vary between individuals. Willingness to communicate (WTC) needs to be investigated in ways that capture these…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Multilingualism, Swedish
Shakiba Razmeh – Journal for Multicultural Education, 2024
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of computer-assisted language learning on cultural adaptation and language learning in non-traditional classroom settings. Design/methodology/approach: The data of this study came from extended periods of observation, multiple rounds of semi-structured interviews and home visits. Using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Sarah Cacicio – Adult Literacy Education, 2024
Research shows that the vast majority of students who are diagnosed with learning disabilities in school are, in fact, dyslexic. Still, many students with dyslexia are not adequately identified, assessed, or supported with research-based interventions. Adults with dyslexia report struggling with reading difficulties from as early as kindergarten…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Adult Learning, Correctional Institutions, Institutionalized Persons
Oriane Nermond; Corin Egglestone; Lorenzo Manetti; Emily Jones – Learning and Work Institute, 2024
The Adult Participation in Learning Survey provides unique insights into adult learning across the UK. It adopts a deliberately broad definition of learning, reflecting the fact that learning is about much more than formal courses and qualifications. The 2024 survey shows just over one half (52%) of adults have taken part in learning in the last…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Surveys, Adult Learning
Todd, Nigel; Tuckett, Alan – FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education, 2019
This article highlights the current collapse of adult learning opportunities and the key importance of adult learning to a new public education in a fast-changing world, and makes practical proposals for Labour's National Education Service.
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Educational Opportunities, Public Education, Adult Education
Janchai, Worawit; Siddoo, Veeraporn; Sawattawee, Jinda – International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 2019
This paper examines the teaching patterns of experts employed in the information technology (IT) industry. The objective was to study the teaching patterns that are used to develop new IT workers in organizations. Thematic content analysis was conducted on interviews with thirty-four IT professionals working in IT and non-IT industries with…
Descriptors: Andragogy, Adult Learning, Teaching Methods, Information Technology
Plein, Christopher; Cassels, Alicia – Journal of Extension, 2019
This article provides an overview of Extension's Military Families Learning Network. The network is an example of Extension's commitment to building virtual learning networks in the support of targeted professional and lay audiences. The network uses well-established and emergent pedagogical approaches focusing on adult-centered learning while…
Descriptors: Military Personnel, Family (Sociological Unit), Extension Education, Electronic Learning
Gibson, Miriam – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2019
In this article, I examine the changing perception of craft activity since the Industrial Revolution and explore how the social values imposed on craft processes have impacted their effectiveness as tools for learning and self-transformation. Situated within a social constructivist framework, this article suggests that learning occurs as the…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Communities of Practice, Teaching Methods, Social Values
Hitzke, Deena Gayle – ProQuest LLC, 2019
For this dissertation, I tested whether transformative reminiscence training is a viable alternative to facilitated life reviews for older adults. Facilitated life reviews involve structured reminiscence, which is designed to enhance the self-positive reminiscence functions of identity consolidation, problem solving, and meaning-making death…
Descriptors: Memory, Training, Transformative Learning, Older Adults
Douglas, Sarah N.; Uitto, Denise J. – Beyond Behavior, 2021
Many schools struggle to provide appropriate training for paraeducators to ensure the necessary knowledge and skills required to support students with challenging behaviors. This article provides a collaborative approach to paraeducator training. Included is a description of a four-step strategy to clarify paraeducator responsibilities and define…
Descriptors: Teacher Aides, Training, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems