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Comparing The American And European Perspectives On The International Concept Of Andragogy And The Implications For The Development Of Adult Education Theory And Practice, John A. Henschke, Mary K. Cooper Sep 2008

Comparing The American And European Perspectives On The International Concept Of Andragogy And The Implications For The Development Of Adult Education Theory And Practice, John A. Henschke, Mary K. Cooper

Adult Education Research Conference

In this research paper we present a thorough picture of both the American and European perspectives on andragogy. We believe this to be much needed in the ongoing development of what many erroneously consider a static concept.


Online Professional Development: An Analysis Of Instructor Beliefs And Instructional Strategies For The Facilitation Of Learning With Adult Educators, Kathi L. Vanderbilt Sep 2008

Online Professional Development: An Analysis Of Instructor Beliefs And Instructional Strategies For The Facilitation Of Learning With Adult Educators, Kathi L. Vanderbilt

Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the beliefs of 5 experienced instructors about the ways adults learn in online professional development (OPD) courses, beliefs about creating online learning environments, and beliefs about instructional strategies for facilitating adult learning. The following questions guided this study: 1. What are the instructor’s beliefs about the ways that adults learn in online professional development courses? 2. What are the instructor’s beliefs about creating an online learning environment for adult learners? 3. What are the instructor’s beliefs about the use of instructional strategies to facilitate online learning with adults? The setting …