Engaging the Adult Learner: Creating Effective Library Instruction
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| author | Gold, Helene E. |
| author_facet | Gold, Helene E. Gold, Helene E. |
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| contents | Engaging the Adult Learner: Creating Effective Library Instruction Gold, Helene E. Learning Theories Social Characteristics Adult Basic Education Adult Learning Adult Students Library Instruction Models Instructional Effectiveness Student Characteristics Student Motivation Educational Environment Scheduling Expectation Adult learners have unique developmental and social characteristics as compared to their traditional counterparts in higher education. Library instruction models used for traditional learners are not always effective when teaching adults. The author examines adult learner characteristics and adult learning theory and also uses personal professional experiences to suggest ways in which librarians can create more pedagogically effective and meaningful instruction. Eckerd College's Program for Experienced Learners serves as the model for this examination. (Contains 43 notes.) |
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| publishDate | 2005 |
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| spellingShingle | Engaging the Adult Learner: Creating Effective Library Instruction Gold, Helene E. Learning Theories Social Characteristics Adult Basic Education Adult Learning Adult Students Library Instruction Models Instructional Effectiveness Student Characteristics Student Motivation Educational Environment Scheduling Expectation Engaging the Adult Learner: Creating Effective Library Instruction Gold, Helene E. Learning Theories Social Characteristics Adult Basic Education Adult Learning Adult Students Library Instruction Models Instructional Effectiveness Student Characteristics Student Motivation Educational Environment Scheduling Expectation Adult learners have unique developmental and social characteristics as compared to their traditional counterparts in higher education. Library instruction models used for traditional learners are not always effective when teaching adults. The author examines adult learner characteristics and adult learning theory and also uses personal professional experiences to suggest ways in which librarians can create more pedagogically effective and meaningful instruction. Eckerd College's Program for Experienced Learners serves as the model for this examination. (Contains 43 notes.) |
| title | Engaging the Adult Learner: Creating Effective Library Instruction |
| topic | Learning Theories Social Characteristics Adult Basic Education Adult Learning Adult Students Library Instruction Models Instructional Effectiveness Student Characteristics Student Motivation Educational Environment Scheduling Expectation |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ792763 |