Responding to adult learners in higher education
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Bibliographic Information
Responding to adult learners in higher education
（Professional practices in adult education and human resource development series）
Krieger, 2002
Original ed
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Includes index
Bibliography: p. [177]-185
"Original edition, 2002" -- t.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Responding to Adult Learners in Higher Education offers higher and adult education practitioners an up-to-date handbook resource for serving adult students. Integrating current research and practice, it offers new insights and understandings regarding the growing diverse characteristics of adult students; best practices for admission, entry, service support, and retention of adult students; and further resources for professional development and reflective practice. Key discussions include unique characteristics of adult students; recruitment and admissions strategies; academic advisement and assessment options; effective support services; and opportunities for creating community and advocacy for adults.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments The Authors] 1. Adult Students: Who Are They and Are They Different? 2. Recruiting and Retaining Adult Students: What is Important to Them? 3. Shaping Recruitment, Admission, and Retention: Institutional Responses 4. Providing a Road Map: Academic Advisement 5. Creating Community for Adult Learners 6. Student Services: Planning for the Adult Student 7. Solidifying Campus Support through Advocacy Appendix A. Professional Organizations Appendix B. Working with Adult Learners: An Introductory Workshop References
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