31. Exploring Motivational and Learning Differences With Mature Students in Post-Secondary Education

Autor: William C. Murray, Leslie Smith, Keith Nielson
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, Vol 3 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2368-4526
DOI: 10.22329/celt.v3i0.3261
Popis: This study examines the differences that exist among various age cohorts attending a post-secondary educational institution. Respondents were from the New Brunswick Community College’s six separate campuses (n=251). Significant differences were found to exist predominantly around social and family issues. Although differences did appear based on age groupings, a small amount of variation appeared when compared with theoretical literature. The largest barrier to post-secondary education that existed, regardless of age, was the financial burden placed upon the learner.
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