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ERIC Number: EJ513006
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1035-0462
Catering for Adult Learners.
Simpson, Terry
Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education, v35 n2 p91-100 Jul 1995
Adults have different power relationships with the "teacher" and bring into educational settings varied experiences. They should be encouraged to develop as self-directed learners, which requires certain personal characteristics, a conducive environment, development of self-direction skills, and facilitation. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Andragogy, Power Structure, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Self Directed Learning