Even 1987

Even 1987

Reference
	Even, Mary Jane. 1987. "Why adults learn in different ways." Lifelong Learning: An omnibus of practice and research10(8):22–25, 27.

Abstract
	Attempts to sensitize teachers to the difficulties of teaching adults and to review components of the learning process. Gives prospectus for an adult learning theory and supportive instructional theory and strategies that enable classroom teachers to reach every adult learner in the class (abstract).

Summary
	Reviews the adult learning process emphasizing the "baggage barriers" adults bring with them to learning situations. Proposes an adult learning theory and supportive instructional theory and strategies.

Evaluation
	Good material on the adult learner, but discussion of theories may be confusing

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Even 1987
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): E
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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