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ERIC Number: EJ420834
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8481
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Metaphors of Adult Education: Beyond Penance toward Family.
Proctor, Russell F., II
Adult Education Quarterly, v41 n2 p63-74 Win 1991
Focus group interviews with 18 adults in a weekend degree program produced metaphoric themes. Adult education was compared to "blessing" or "penance"; the primary difference between traditional and adult education was seen as a "juggling act"; and "addiction to learning" appeared to be a motivator. The metaphor of family was considered ideal for adult education programs. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Educational Attitudes, Metaphors, Nontraditional Education, Student Attitudes, Weekend Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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