William H Maehl

Lifelong Learning at Its Best

Innovative Practices in Adult Credit Programs

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Produktbeschreibung

The Education Strategies That Really Work with Adult LearnersBased on a national study funded by the Kellogg Foundation, Lifelong Learning at Its Best examines over thirty of the most successful adult learning programs in the country-and details the kinds of education and training that have proved most effective in keeping the U.S. workforce competitive. The success stories in this indispensable resource reflect best practices for making a difference in adult learning outcomes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 1999
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 775g
• ISBN-13: 9780787946036
• ISBN-10: 0787946036
• Artikelnr.: 21872013

Autorenporträt

WILLIAM H. MAEHL is principal investigator of the Commission for a Nation of Lifelong Learners and president emeritus of the Fielding Institute.

Inhaltsangabe

MEETING THE NATION'S NEED FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.
The Challenge of Postsecondary Education from an Expanding Pool ofLearners.
Toward Models of Good Practice.
INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO LEARNER NEEDS.
Individualization and Self-Directed Learning.
Learner-Centered Design.
Competence-Based Focus.
Opportunities for Advanced Professional Development.
STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.
Collaborative Relationships Among Providers.
Customizing Programs to Sponsors' Needs.
Sustaining and Renewing Successful Programs.
Conclusion: Summary of Best Practices and Future Trends in AdultCredit
Programs.