The 'double-edged sword' of the adult learning environment
The vocational education and training sector plays a critical role in the provision of educational opportunities for young adults who have left school prior to completing a qualification. Some research has found that a major factor that supports student re-engagement in formal education is the 'adult learning environment' that characterises institutions such as TAFE. Other studies have questioned the suitability of the adult learning environment for some students. This study explores how students and teachers in five foundation TAFE courses view the adult learning environment, and how they res... Show more
Authors: Murray, Sara; Mitchell, Jane
Published: Melbourne, Victoria, ALA, 2013
Resource type: Article
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