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ERIC Number: EJ334763
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Andragogy by Design? Control and Self-Direction in the Design of an Open University Course.
Taylor, Elizabeth; Kaye, Tony
Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, v23 n1 p62-69 Feb 1986
Describes philosophy behind development of British Open University's course "Education for Adults," which emphasizes adult learner independence and autonomy and implements an andragogical approach within a distance teaching system. Significance of evaluation data from the course and the challenge presented to designers of courses are consistent withandragogical principles are highlighted. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Andragogy, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives, Distance Education, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Instructional Design, Interviews, Open Universities, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Study Habits
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Open University (Great Britain)