2004New Directions for Adult and Continuing EducationRequires access

Adult learning theory and the pursuit of adult degrees

Richard Kiely, Lorilee R. Sandmann, Janet Truluck

Open publisher page 73 citations

Abstract

Abstract This chapter describes a four‐lens model for understanding adult learning theories and provides adult educators and administrators with a useful conceptual framework for working with adult learners in adult degree programs.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Abstract This chapter describes a four‐lens model for understanding adult learning theories and provides adult educators and administrators with a useful conceptual framework for working with adult learners in adult degree programs.

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 73 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Abstract This chapter describes a four‐lens model for understanding adult learning theories and provides adult educators and administrators with a useful conceptual framework for working with adult learners in adult degree programs.

Key concepts: Adult education, Adult Learning, Adult development, Adult learner, Adult literacy, Adult male, Psychology, Learning theory

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Adult learning theory and the pursuit of adult degrees — Research Paper | ScholarLens