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Adult Education

Subject guide for adult education discipline.

Adult Education

Adult education can generally be described as teaching adult learners, whether in a formal or informal setting. Some may also refer to adult education as lifelong learning or continuing education. This guide will provide a brief overview of some of the major topics in adult education with links to related resources for research. Remember - UFV students have access to content in the library's collections that is not available for free online. For information about adult education program options and courses, please visit the department website (see link below). If you have questions about finding research for your adult education related topic - please contact the Library. 

Reference Sources

Reference resources may include handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and databases. These are good places to start your research if you do not know much about the topic or if you are looking for definitions.

Selected Reference Books

A Handbook for Authentic Learning in Higher Education
An International Dictionary of Adult and Continuing Education
Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education
The Handbook of Transformative Learning

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