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ERIC Number: EJ643581
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Effective Teaching of Adult Students in the Community College.
Peterman, Dana S.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v26 n2 p193-197 Jan 2002
Asserts that, because the needs and learning strategies of nontraditional students differ from those of younger students, more effective teaching practices must be implemented. Reports that students over 25 make up more than half of college attendees. Presents citations of recent ERIC literature designed to promote teaching practices for adult learners in the community college. Cites 12 studies, articles, and reports. (AUTH/NB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Community Colleges, Educational Research, Information Sources, Instruction, Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Teacher Effectiveness, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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