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Peer reviewedSmith, Kenneth E.; McCormick, Donald W. – Adult Learning, 1992
A process for translating experience into college-level learning involves identifying relevant experiences and types: (1) a single experience leading to a single learning topic; (2) a single experience leading to several topics; or (3) several experiences leading to a single topic. Visual representations of these types help students validate the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Credits, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedMcCormick, Donald W. – Adult Learning, 1993
Three qualities form the foundation of college-level learning: (1) conceptual knowledge--articulation of concepts, theories, and principles; (2) generalizable knowledge; and (3) courses traditionally taught in college--excluding secondary courses, noncredit programs, popular learning, and vocational courses. (SK)
Descriptors: College Credits, College Programs, Concept Formation, Experiential Learning
