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ERIC Number: EJ983772
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1939-4225
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The First Two Decades of "New Horizons in Adult Education": From Whence Have We Come?
Hiemstra, Roger; Gadbow, Nancy
New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, v20 n1 p5-11 Win 2006
This article describes the origins, development, and changing directions in the oldest peer-reviewed online journal in adult education. An analysis of journal issues by the first author provides evidence of the impact and legacy that "New Horizons in Adult Education" has had on the field of adult education around the world during the past two decades. The content analysis revealed the range of topics, as well as some timeless themes. The major areas covered include the following: the nature and diversity of adult learners, effective approaches and strategies to help them learn, and trends and issues related to distance education and developing technologies. (Contains 3 tables.)
Florida International University College of Education. 11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 361A, Miami, FL 33199. Tel: 305-348-6151; Fax: 305-348-1515; e-mail: horizons@fiu.edu; Web site: http://education.fiu.edu/newhorizons
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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