Karmos and Greathouse 1989

Karmos, Joseph S., and Lillian Greathouse. 1989. "Teaching adults like adults: Myths and principles." Vocational Education Journal. Interest level: general.

Presents several myths and principles of adult learners that teachers and learners need to understand. Includes principles that adults

• can learn a lot
• demand solid content
• want to learn something new, and
• guard their self-esteem.

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Is a little on the simplistic side, but it makes its point.

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