Making Instruction Work for Adult Learners

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Author(s): Mitra Fallahi (Cardinal Stritch University, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 8
Source title: Research Anthology on Adult Education and the Development of Lifelong Learners
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8598-6.ch050

Keywords: Adult Learning / Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Education / Information Science Reference

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Abstract

This chapter is a review of the goals of the adult learners, with a focus on factors that impact the learning process. Principles of education of adult learners are discussed. There are various effective strategies for instruction; however, regardless of the strategies developed, instruction of adults at any level in higher education must facilitate learners' paths toward achieving their goals in pursuing higher education. In teaching adult learners, some factors impacting the learner that require consideration are discussed.

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