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Perspectives of Quality in Adult Learning »
Authors: Peter Boshier
ISBN-13: 9780826481276, ISBN-10: 0826481272
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group
Date Published: August 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Peter Boshier
Book Synopsis
Provides a detailed analysis of concepts involved in adult learning, including the chatacteristics and experiences of adult learners and quality and learning.
Table of Contents
| 1 | The search for quality | 1 |
| 2 | Lifelong learning : the current policy context for adult education | 8 |
| 3 | Conceptual framework and research questions | 26 |
| 4 | Methodology and research methods | 45 |
| 5 | Adults as learners | 58 |
| 6 | Quality, standards and values in adult learning | 80 |
| 7 | Students' perceptions of learning and quality in adult education - research findings | 100 |
| 8 | Tutors' perceptions of learning and quality in adult education - research findings | 128 |
| 9 | Research findings : comparisons and contrasts | 151 |
| 10 | Conclusions, implications and future research | 159 |
| App | Summary of curriculum groups used for data coding | |
| App | Accredited and non-accredited courses |
Subjects
Education & Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education Adult learning
Education & Teaching Educational Levels & Settings Adult & Continuing Education
Adult & Continuing Education Adult learningEducation & Teaching
Educational Levels & Settings Adult & Continuing Education
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