Adult education: why adults decide to study
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A qualitative study providing a detailed understanding of how and why adults decide to undertake learning.
Documents
Decisions of adult learners
Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-942-5, DFE-RR842 PDF, 4.84MB, 83 pages
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Decisions of adult learners: appendix
Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-941-8 , DFE-RA842 PDF, 1.95MB, 44 pages
Details
This study explores in depth adults’ behaviours and decision-making relating to learning.
It:
- provides evidence on the influencers, facilitators and barriers to engagement in adult learning
- provides key sources of information and support
- explores what encourages adults into learning
It’s based on in-depth interviews with learners and workshops with non-learners.
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