EDUCATING RITA: THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Yıl 2018,
Cilt: 3 Sayı: 3, 47 - 52, 09.08.2018
Mevlut Ceylan
Öz
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.
Kaynakça
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