Author Description
Appropriate as the core text in study skills and orientation programs offered in the continuing education department or,as an independent text for self-study this text prepares adult students for the basic learning problems they may encounter as they return to school. The second edition expands the coverage of many topics,and features new self-study exercises.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the specific cognitive and logistical challenges faced by adult learners returning to formal education environments. Author Jerold W. Apps, an expert in continuing education, utilizes his extensive background in adult learning theory to provide a structured framework for academic success. The text synthesizes pedagogical research with practical strategies to help non-traditional students navigate the transition back into the classroom.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for time management and balancing academic responsibilities with professional and personal life
- Techniques for effective reading, note-taking, and test preparation tailored to adult learners
- Self-study exercises designed to reinforce learning habits and identify individual academic strengths
Scope Limits
- Does not cover specific subject-matter tutoring or advanced academic research methodologies
- Does not address financial aid or institutional enrollment procedures
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for orientation programs in continuing education departments. Readers often note the accessible prose and the practical utility of the self-study exercises for those re-entering the academic environment after a long hiatus.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
1981-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070021651
ISBN-13:
9780070021655
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