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Andragogy, or adult learning is the dominant model for many trainers, but unfortunately, while popular, its principles are not as universal or applicable as might seem the case on the surface. Here we'll cover the basics of adult learning with a view to correcting misconceptions and exercising critical thinking.

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Adult learning principles and andragogy have been subject to a fair amount of criticism. Access these here.
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  • Self-direction and informal education

     By na - Many books and articles about lifelong learning talk glibly about self direction. Too often this idea is seen as unproblematic - an obvious good. But things are not quite as they seem. (Added: 14-Jan-2010 Hits: 56 )

  • Common Adult Education Programs in Technology

     By n a - There are a variety of tech programs available for those seeking to gain professional knowledge and advancement. Along with tuition reimbursement many companies provide in-house training to their employees trying to keep their companies on the cutting edge. With the benefit of in-house training tech companies are finding themselves in the search for educational developers creating a whole new industry. (Added: 6-Dec-2007 Hits: 594 )

  • A Guide to Adult Education Options

     By n a - This article discusses different adult education options like four year universities and colleges, community colleges, trade schools or vocational schools and online education programs. (Added: 6-Dec-2007 Hits: 646 )

  • 40 Helpful Hints & Tips For Making Your ESL Teaching Easier ....

     By n a - This article appeared in the July/August 1994 issue of Hands-on English, and was one of our all-time, timeless hits! It includes tips from many different teachers. We're including the article here because it is so useful, and hope that you will find it inspiring. (Added: 15-Oct-2007 Hits: 273 )

  • How Adult Literacy Practitioners Use Research

     By Ralf St.Clair, Chia-Yin Chen, and Lyndsay Taylor - This research study investigates how literacy practitioners learn about research results and then apply those findings to their own practice. Read it to learn about practitioners' varying relationships to research or use it as a clear template for how a research report can be structured. (Added: 15-Oct-2007 Hits: 201 )

  • Advice for First-Time Literacy Tutors

     By Cathy Puett Miller - Top-ten list of helpful hints for new literacy tutors. Although these hints are aimed toward tutors of children, they are equally applicable to adult literacy learners. (Added: 15-Oct-2007 Hits: 226 )

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