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EDUCATING RITA: THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FURTHER EDUCATION

Year 2018, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 47 - 52, 09.08.2018

Abstract

This article proposes to adress issues that arise when dealing with adult learners and their expectations, additionally the role of lecturers in further education colleges in relation to these challenges. The mature pupils who enter into adult education are from varying backgrounds, and cultures. They belong to different age groups; each person carrying his/her personal strength and weaknesses along with their expectations. The following characteristics will help us to better comprehend this large group of mature students.

References

  • Danies et al (1993). Adult Learning/Adult Teaching. 3rd ed. Nottingham: University of Nottingham.
  • McGivney V. (1996). Staying or Leaving the Course, First Edition, the National Organisation for Adult Learning.
  • PCET (1997). Principles of Learning- Resource Materials Units 1-4- The University of Greenwich.
  • Rogers, A. (1996). Teaching Adults, Second Edition, Open University Press.
  • Thompson J.L. (1980). Adult Education for a Change, First Edition, Hutchinson.
Year 2018, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 47 - 52, 09.08.2018

Abstract

References

  • Danies et al (1993). Adult Learning/Adult Teaching. 3rd ed. Nottingham: University of Nottingham.
  • McGivney V. (1996). Staying or Leaving the Course, First Edition, the National Organisation for Adult Learning.
  • PCET (1997). Principles of Learning- Resource Materials Units 1-4- The University of Greenwich.
  • Rogers, A. (1996). Teaching Adults, Second Edition, Open University Press.
  • Thompson J.L. (1980). Adult Education for a Change, First Edition, Hutchinson.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Linguistics
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Mevlut Ceylan

Publication Date August 9, 2018
Published in Issue Year 2018 Volume: 3 Issue: 3

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APA Ceylan, M. (2018). EDUCATING RITA: THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FURTHER EDUCATION. Journal of Awareness, 3(3), 47-52.