Consumer Information for Older Learners: A Framework for Program Development.

Ames, Barbara D.; Kennedy, C. E.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jun

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Consumer Information for Older Learners: A Framework for Program Development.

Ames, Barbara D.; Kennedy, C. E.

Educational Gerontology, v6 n4 p317-25 Jun 1981

Proposes a framework for assessing the needs of the older learner/consumer. Includes recognition of the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly. Explores the impact of components of the technological and social-psychological systems. Emphasizes the adragogical approach to the actual teaching process. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Andragogy, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Delivery Systems, Environmental Influences, Gerontology, Individual Characteristics, Lifelong Learning, Needs Assessment, Older Adults, Program Development, Systems Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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