Tag: health

Posted on

A case study of a volunteer-based literacy class with adults with developmental disabilities

Author: Jacqueline Lynch, York University, Toronto, Canada

Edition: Volume 53, Number 2, July 2013

Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine participants’ perspectives on how a volunteer-based adult literacy class supports the learning of adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Interviews were conducted with four tutors, three adult learners, and two coordinators and observations of the class occurred over a 6-month period during which the author was a tutor. The focus during this time period was on health and mathematics. Three major categories were identified: class organisation (goals and structure), teaching strategies and behaviours, and class activities. Based on these findings, several recommendations are presented including the need for further integration of adult learners’ out-of-school literacy activities into the class and for increased tutor knowledge of the adult learners’ disability.

Keywords: adult education, developmental disability, volunteers, literacy, health

 

Facebooktwitterlinkedinmail  Share a copy of this abstract.

This article is part of AJAL, Volume 53_2. The entire volume is available in .pdf for purchase here.

Posted on

All over, red rover? The neglect and potential of Australian adult education in the community

Author/s: Barry Golding and Annette Foley

Edition: Volume 51, Special edition, December 2011

Summary: Consistent with the ‘looking back, moving forward’ conference theme, in this paper we undertake a critical, research-based appraisal of the current, arguably neglected state of adult education in Australia in 2010, and proceed to paint a picture of how a different and potentially more positive future might be realised. Continue reading “All over, red rover? The neglect and potential of Australian adult education in the community”

Posted on

Older adults’ training courses

Author/s: Karin du Plessis, Kaarin J. Anstey, Arianne Schlumpp

Edition: Volume 51, Number 1, April 2011

Summary: Demographic trends indicate that older adults live longer and maintain active lifestyles. The majority are educated and many enjoy the stimulation that ongoing learning opportunities present. In order for these older adults to benefit from learning opportunities, circumstances specific to these individuals (e.g. age-related decline) need to be considered. The current paper reviews cognitive literature to establish older adults’ ability to learn. This is followed by a discussion of training programs as well as suggestions for course design specifically focused on older adults.

Keywords: Older, adults, learning, health, cognitive, training

Facebooktwitterlinkedinmail  Share a copy of this abstract.

This article is part of AJAL, Volume 51_1. The entire volume is available in .pdf for purchase here.