Engaging Older Adult Learners Through Intergenerational Learning Opportunities

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Cognitive Learning Applied to Older Adult Learners and Technology

This article addresses the needs of older adults learning computer skills and the place of technology, especially the computer, in enhancing their lives. A model is discussed that illuminates the process used by older adults to learn computer skills. The model may be used to analyze and provide specific aid for common difficulties of the aged. Suggestions and recommendations are proposed that f...

Scaffolding adult learners‟ learning through their diversity: an action research

This paper explores the capitalization of one of the adult learners‟ unique characteristics; experiences, in scaffolding their learning process. As a trainer to groups of adult learners in a pre-service teacher education programme for several semesters, I had identified some issues which were caused by my adult learners‟ different level of exposure to teaching and education background. As I nee...

Engaging learners with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)

Commentary: I have provided considerable detail on this book, as it represents an interdisciplinary and empirical approach to understanding and helping children and adolescents with complex developmental and mental health problems but starting from an educational framework. I am the first to acknowledge that understanding such kids is difficult and our approaches often need to be individualised...

Not another boring lecture: engaging learners with active learning techniques.

BACKGROUND Core content in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs is traditionally covered in didactic sessions, despite evidence suggesting that learners do not retain a significant portion of what is taught during lectures. DISCUSSION We describe techniques that medical educators can use when leading teaching sessions to foster engagement and encourage self-directed learning, based on curren...