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Peer reviewedAusburn, Lynna J. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
Examines the perceptions of instructors and administrators regarding self-directed learning modules for adult and younger students, comparing the modules' perceived effectiveness, benefits, and challenges. Addresses the issue of personal freedom versus the need for focus and guidance, finding that adult learners reported no freedom versus focus…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Age, Age Differences
