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OverviewHow are older learners faring in today's digital society? Are they being excluded or left behind? The author explores this question and investigates strategies needed to assist older learners who want to continue learning into their golden years. Canada's demographics are shifting, with more seniors living longer and leading more productive lives, notably through their participation in education. Incorporating adult education theory and practice with gerontological statistics and literature, the author considers the situations of older learners, who are faced with both barriers and opportunities. Technology should not be an obstacle to older learners; when potential opportunities arise-and with assistance from family and friends-education can help set older learners on a fulfilling path that enhances their lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dianne ConradPublisher: University of Ottawa Press Imprint: University of Ottawa Press Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.150kg ISBN: 9780776629834ISBN 10: 0776629832 Pages: 140 Publication Date: 06 September 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsConrad provides an insider's view of the learning landscape of older learners and helps us understand the full lifelong learning continuum, which includes older adults' motivation to engage in learning, whether in community groups, online, or at home. Conrad challenges us to think of possibilities such as more Internet support and recognition of capacity. The literature on older learning is scant and this book fills a huge gap.--Dr. Leona English, St. Francis-Xavier University Conrad provides an insider's view of the learning landscape of older learners and helps us understand the full lifelong learning continuum, which includes older adults' motivation to engage in learning, whether in community groups, online, or at home. Conrad challenges us to think of possibilities such as more Internet support and recognition of capacity. The literature on older learning is scant and this book fills a huge gap. -Dr. Leona English, St. Francis-Xavier University Author InformationAs an experienced educator and an older learner herself, Dr. Dianne Conrad has gained insight into the learning contexts of older adults from this dual perspective. Caring for an aging mother, and travelling with other seniors, heightened her interest in the learning opportunities available to older adults and the challenges they face. The research for this book complements her work in the fields of open and distance learning, prior learning recognition, and assessment. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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