New Approaches to the Education of Older Adults
New Directions for Adult and Continuing EducationPublished 1 March 1998
Mary Alice Wolf
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Abstract In this chapter, the author explores the theoretical underpinnings of programs for older learners, including developmental perspectives, research, gender roles, reminiscence, cognition, and need‐based learning.
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