Teaching Adults in Continuing Education


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Abstract: Continuing higher education requires some different concepts and styles for dealing with adults; the characteristics which differentiate adults from younger students are experience, motivation, responsibility, lack of confidence and individuality in varying degrees. These characteristics may be utilized effectively to reinforce the teaching process. It is particularly important to get to know the students in order to direct the educational process to their needs, goals, capabilities, and learning speed. Lack of confidence is quite common and should be discussed openly.




Administration of Continuing Education


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A Question of Opportunity


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Critical Librarianship


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This book offers a timely mix of thought-provoking chapters bringing together national and global studies on critical librarianship, and conveying the kind of research which current library managers and researchers need, mixing theory with a good dose of pragmatism.




Handbook and Directory


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Ethics for the Public Service Professional


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Public service professionals government officials, those in the legal system, first responders, and investigators confront ethical issues every day. In an environment where each decision can mean the difference between life and death or freedom and imprisonment, deciding on an ethical course of action can pose challenges to even the most season