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Lifelong learning, and adult education are essential for both personal and career growth. Material here is relevent to both those teaching adults, or adults interesed in continuous learning. Also of interest to companies support learning at work.

Tips for Teaching Adult Students Online

By n a - The principles of adult learning presented below are largely based on Malcolm Knowles' 1980 theory of "andragogy," which is defined as "the art and science of teaching adults." Principles from general adult learning theories have also been included. (Added: 28-Sep-2006 Hits: 506 )

Achieving Success with Adult Learners

By L. Barnes - Enclosed are ten specific factors as they apply to adult learners and how educators can help accommodate their needs in the classroom. (Added: 28-Sep-2006 Hits: 1050 )

30 Things We Know For Sure About Adult Learning

By Ron and Susan Zemke - The next five years will eclipse the last fifty in terms of hard data production on adult learning. For the present, we must recognize that adults want their learning to be problem-oriented, personalized and accepting of their need for self-direction and personal responsibility. (Added: 28-Sep-2006 Hits: 852 )

Malcolm Knowles, informal adult education, self-direction and andragogy

By NA - A champion of andragogy, self-direction in learning and informal adult education, Malcolm S. Knowles was a very influential figure in the adult education field. Here we review his life and achievements, and assess his contribution. (Added: 24-Mar-2003 Hits: 4644 )

30 THINGS WE KNOW FOR SURE ABOUT ADULT LEARNING

By Ron and Susan Zemke - Adults do learn differently from children. Read the 30 things about adult learning and you may be surprised. Learn what motivates adults to seek learning experiences and what makes the best curriculum design for an adult. (Added: 31-Jan-2006 Hits: 1279 )

PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNING

By Stephen Lieb - To be an effective teacher of adults requires knowledge about how adults learn best. Learn the principles of adult learning. Find out what specials needs adults have over children in the learning arena. (Added: 31-Jan-2006 Hits: 879 )

How To Be An Effective Instructor For Adults

By Stephan Lieb - Part of being an effective instructor involves understanding how adults learn best. Compared to children and teens, adults have special needs and requirements as learners. Despite the apparent truth, adult learning is a relatively new area of study. The field of adult learning was pioneered by Malcom Knowles. He identified the following characteristics of adult learners: (Added: 28-Sep-2006 Hits: 1052 )