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Lifelong learning at its best : innovative practices in adult credit programs /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maehl, William H., 1930-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, [2000]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.
Subjects:
Continuing education > United States.
Adult education > United States.
Adult learning > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Meeting the nation's need for lifelong learning
  • The challenge to postsecondary education from an expanding pool of learners
  • 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
  • Summary of best practices and future trends in adult credit programs.