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Faculty perceptions of adult learners in college classrooms

The number of nontraditional students on college and university campuses continues to increase. Therefore, faculty ... Show more
The number of nontraditional students on college and university campuses continues to increase. Therefore, faculty members need to become aware of issues regarding adult learners in the college classroom. Interviews were conducted with faculty at a large community college and a four-year public university in south central Texas. This study focused on faculty members’ perceptions of adult learners in the college classroom, their preparation for teaching in higher education and for teaching adult students in particular, and the strategies they found to be effective for teaching adults. Three themes were identified, including conceptions of adult learners, faculty preparation for college teaching, and teaching adults.
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Authors: Day, Beverly Woodson; Lovato, Stella; Tull, Candace; Ross-Gordon, Jovita M.

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of continuing higher education

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Students; Research ... [+] Show more