Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Non-formal education; College credits -- Outside work;
Abstract
The number of adults entering and reentering higher education is rapidly increasing. Researchers have attempted to determine why adults return to higher education. Morstain and Smart (1977) noted five reasons: social learning, learning for the fun of learning, learning for stimulation or relaxation, career change and life transition. As these adult learners enter academe, they bring with them a wealth of knowledge and life experiences that will have little credibility in a system which only recognizes credit hours earned as the result of time spent in a classroom. This is a major obstacle for adults wishing to enter higher education.
Year of Submission
1991
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Thomas W. Hansmeier
Date Original
1991
Object Description
1 PDF file (28 leaves)
Copyright
©1991 Laura D. Browne
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Browne, Laura D., "Extrainstitutional learning challenge in higher education" (1991). Graduate Research Papers. 2172.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2172
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