NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ499928
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Older Students, Younger Classmates, and Their Writing Instructors.
Dobie, Ann B.
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v10 n1 p5-29 Fall 1993
Describes a study examining the background and development of older students in freshman English courses and their influence on younger classmates. Indicates that older students encourage their classmates and instructors to work harder and bring diligence, determination, and an eagerness for learning to the classroom. Includes survey instrument. (MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, College Students, Higher Education, Nontraditional Students, Peer Influence, Questionnaires, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Experience
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A