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ERIC Number: EJ531070
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-5786
A Reminder about Andragogy.
Weingand, Darlene, Ed.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v37 n1 p79-80 Win 1996
Discusses the basic concepts of andragogy, or the teaching of adults. Topics include differences between children and adults; characteristics of adult learners, including time perspective, motivation, being self-directed, and experienced in life skills; and effective program design for adults. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Age Differences, Andragogy, Daily Living Skills, Experience, Instructional Design, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Time Perspective
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Self Direction
Note: "Continuing Education" Column.