Achievement goals and approaches to studying: evidence from adult learners in distance education

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Remedios ◽  
John T. E. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
Approaches To Studying

scholarly journals Achievement goals in adult learners: Evidence from distance education

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 664-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Remedios ◽  
John T. E. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Achievement Goals

The Cost of Convenience

2014 ◽  
pp. 308-332
Author(s):  
Jessica Miles
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Education Courses

Adult education tools have transformed over the years to become very Internet-based. Distance education courses represent one of the fastest-growing sectors within higher education and as an elected form of education for adult learners. Nontraditional students play an important role in the continued growth of this educational modality and are using distance education courses to further their knowledge, skills, and careers. Additionally, this tool is enabling adults who might otherwise be unable to participate in learning opportunities because they are place-bound to have access to a wealth of information and courses available through distance education courses. In regards to adult health, research has identified potential impacts on academic success including sleep quality and external responsibilities, such as work and caretaking. Nontraditional, adult students are increasingly pressured with greater external responsibilities that in turn may affect their sleep quality, creating a sort of chain reaction of potential academic obstacles. Raising awareness of these health issues and impacts is important in setting up adult learners, especially those taking distance education courses, with the greatest opportunities for academic success. This chapter explores distance education.

Transforming Chemistry Curricula and Courses to Support Adult Learners

2020 ◽  
pp. 419-445
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Nogaj
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Unique Challenge ◽  
Chemical Education Research ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Adult Learning Theories

This chapter presents a compilation of best practices for preparing chemistry curricula and courses that consider the cognitive needs of adult learners. Chemistry instructors at the post-secondary level may receive little guidance on how to meet the needs of adult learners, members of a diverse undergraduate STEM student population. The author illustrates how adult learning theories and chemical education research can be applied to support reentry learners. Some aspects of distance education for adult learners in the sciences are examined, especially the unique challenge of offering laboratory coursework in this setting. The author makes recommendations for supporting faculty who engage in course revision with adult chemistry learners in mind. This chapter is relevant for university-level chemistry faculty, administrators and instructional designers.

Augmenting Print-Based Distance Learning with other Technologies Can Enhance its Effectiveness for Adult Learners

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-334
Author(s):  
Godfrey Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Common Method ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Postsecondary Students ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Distance Courses

Distance education is becoming an increasingly common method for delivering courses to postsecondary students. Presently, most course offerings are still primarily print-based. This author hypothesizes that augmenting print-based distance courses with other technologies enhances the effectiveness of student learning. The use of videotape, television, one- and two-way audio/videoconferencing is explored, as well as the use of the Internet. Strategies for integrating these technologies are presented, as well as some advantages and disadvantages of each.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Adult Learners in Online Distance Education: A Literature Review

Open Praxis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Kara ◽  
Fatih Erdoğdu ◽  
Mehmet Kokoç ◽  
Kursat Cagiltay
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Online Distance Education ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
Gender Knowledge ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis

Although online distance education provides adult learners with an opportunity for life-long learning, there are still factors challenging them to engage in educational processes. The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges faced by adult learners in online distance education through the analysis of the relevant literature. The articles (N=36) published in the key journals in the fields of open and distance education, instructional technology, and adult education were reviewed and analyzed through constant comparative analysis in the current study. The findings reveal that adult learners have challenges related to internal, external, and program-related factors indicating the interrelated nature of these challenges. The findings also show that the challenges experienced by adult learners vary depending on their age, gender, knowledge and skills as well as the context in which they study. The findings of this study, which has an exploratory nature, have several implications for distance education stakeholders such as administrators, instructors, instructional designers, and policy makers. 

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