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ERIC Number: EJ492390
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2242
Characteristics of Adult Learners and Foundations of Experiential Learning.
Caffarella, Rosemary S.; Barnett, Bruce G.
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n62 p29-42 Sum 1994
The first part of the process model for experiential learning (EL) includes student characteristics and needs (role of experience and prior knowledge, different learning processes, active involvement, affiliation needs, life context) and conceptual foundations of EL (definitions of knowledge, elements of cognition, constructivist teaching, reflective practice). (61 references) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Needs, Experiential Learning, Learning Processes, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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