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ERIC Number: EJ585146
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0835-4944
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Accelerated Courses as a Learning Format for Adults.
Wlodkowski, Raymond J.; Westover, Theresa N.
Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, v13 n1 p1-20 May 1999
Currently enrolled adult students (n=188) and alumni (n=87) were satisfied with accelerated courses. Current students demonstrated satisfactory content mastery. Comparison of younger students in 16-week courses with older ones in five-week courses showed similar learning outcomes and attitudes. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration (Education), Adult Education, Adult Students, Higher Education, Student Attitudes, Time Factors (Learning)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Journal availability: Department of Adult Education, Xavier Hall, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5, Canada.