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ERIC Number: EJ271571
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Oct
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Adult Learners in Higher Education: Some Study Problems and Solutions from Australian Experience.
Knights, S.; McDonald, R.
British Journal of Educational Technology, v13 n3 p237-46 Oct 1982
Examines learning problems encountered when adults return to the university as students, including lack of educational counselling, pressure of outside commitments, outdated mathematical and science skills, and anxiety about study skills. Strategies to assist mature students are described. (JJD)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Aging (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Nontraditional Students, Questionnaires, Reentry Students, Student Needs, Student Problems, Study Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Murdoch University (Australia)