Older people learning: myths and realities

Myths and misconceptions about the impact of ageing on the ability, need and will to learn have been with us for a long time. Even in an era when there are more older people than ever, enjoying longer and more fulfilling lives, our perceptions of ageing are influenced by these destructive myths and images from another time. This book faces some of the these myths, presents the most recent evidence to refute them, or at least improve our knowledge of the issues, and considers what the truth means for those in education and elsewhere who are working to develop more, better and different learning... Show more

Authors: Withnall, Alexandra; McGivney, Veronica; Soulsby, Jim

Published: Leicester, England, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, 2004

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: 68 p.

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