Current practice and innovative programs in older adult learning

Author: Eisen, Mary-Jane

Abstract:

This issue of the journal is entitled 'Using learning to meet the challenges of older adulthood', edited by James C. Fisher and May Alice Wolf.

In this paper, Eisen presents a conceptual framework for understanding current practice in the field of older adult learning. Also discussed are future directions suggested by current programming that is highly utilised and/or highly innovative.

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Subjects: Lifelong learning; Adult and community education; Innovation; Research; Policy; Workforce development; Demographics; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Adult education; Educational innovation; Educational research; Educational policy; Learning process; Workplace learning; Older people; Education and training needs

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: San Francisco, California: Jossey-Bass, 1998

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Journal title: New directions for adult and continuing education

Journal number: 77

Journal date: Spring 1998

Pages: pp.41-53

ISSN: 1052-2891

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/INT 59.130