Describes the action research model used by the Pennsylvania Action Research Network, summarizes impact evaluation results since 1995, and concludes that the network has had a major impact on the professional development of adult educators in the state. (SK)

Practitioner inquiry groups formed by Pennsylvania adult literacy practitioners provide an alternative to traditional professional development. The network provides opportunities for sharing contextualized knowledge and acquiring new ways of practice. (SK)

A qualitative study of four homeless women depicted their self-perceptions, instability of relationships, decision-making processes, and resourcefulness. Their informal learning included situational and intentional learning applied to survival. (SK)

A study of the learning style preferences of 133 graduate students found differences among age cohorts and between men and women. Ways to construct accommodating learning environments were identified. (SK)

Defines social change movements and the role played by individual and collective transformation. Addresses the debate over Mezirow's transformation theory and shows how transformative learning was used in the women's movement. (SK)

Immigrant/refugee adults studying English as a second language (n=19) described how their language proficiency affects their communication with health care providers and with their children's schools. Ways to address their needs in English instruction were derived. (SK)

A teacher's work with one adult student illustrated how the Tic-Tac-Toe Math method is effective for some students and not others. (SK)