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Hiemstra, Roger, Ed. – 1980
This report is a compilation of the presentations given at a three-credit workshop on self-directed adult learning held July 14-25, 1980, at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. An introductory section overviews the workshop, the purpose of which was to initiate the development of policy guidelines for both facilitators of learning and learners…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1981
A collection of papers on the profession of teaching English for special purposes includes: "Scenes of Endless Science: ESP and Education" (A. Crocker); "Some Problems of a World-Wide Profession" (T. Johns); "The EST Teacher: A Negative View" (G. Greenall); "The Helpful EST Teacher" (W. Robinson); "A Way Forward: A Fusion of Two Cultures" (M.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discourse Analysis, Educational Research
Boud, David, Ed. – 1981
A collection of essays examines ways in which teachers in higher education can enable students to become more autonomous in their learning: that is, how students can learn without the constant presence or intervention of a teacher. The introduction by David Boud discusses the trend in education towards a more autonomous learner, and provides an…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Trends, Experiential Learning, Futures (of Society)
van Esch, Kees, Ed.; St. John, Oliver, Ed. – 2003
This book examines whether learner autonomy as a pedagogical approach can improve the quality of foreign language learning. Chapter 1, "A Framework for Freedom," discusses "Learning in Process,""What Is Learner Autonomy? Towards a Definition"; "Why Learner Autonomy? A Rationale"; and "Implications of Learner Autonomy for Foreign Language Learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textDas, Bikram K., Ed. – 1988
Papers from a seminar on instructional materials for second language teaching include the following: "Co-Operative Language Learning: What's News?" (Ted Rodgers); "Principles of Communicative Task Design" (David Nunan); "Teaching Spoken English in the Non-Native Context: Considerations for the Materials Writer" (Mary…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
