Designing Instruction for Older Adults

Reviews current findings of empirical research on older adult learning, notes key differences in how older adults and young people learn, and suggests strategies that could be used to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction designed for the elderly. (33 references) (Author/LRW)

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Published inProgrammed Learning and Educational Technology Vol. 25; no. 1; p. 23
Main Author Owens, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1988
Subjects
Adult Development
Adult Education
Adult Learning
Aging (Individuals)
Educational Research
Educational Strategies
Empirical Research
Epistemology
Instructional Design
Instructional Improvement
Learning Processes
Learning Strategies
Literature Reviews
Material Development
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Summary:Reviews current findings of empirical research on older adult learning, notes key differences in how older adults and young people learn, and suggests strategies that could be used to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction designed for the elderly. (33 references) (Author/LRW)