This lack of focus is even more obvious since she does not offer a satisfying integration or summarization. These topics are both interesting and important in studies of adult learning. The presentation and organization could be improved. Too much material is merely reported and too much is lost in the translation and weak summarization. There are data from many of the cited references that elaborate on the details as to how adults pursue self-directed learning, what sources of aid they utilize, and what topics they study.
Adult learners utilize several resources for planning their learning projects.
Interestingly, non human planners such as study guides, programmed instruction, and audio and video resources appear to be highly efficient. What adults learn is thoroughly documented and summarized with numerous data from the literature. Job related learning is first, while social and recreational topics follow. Critique Cross offers an interesting area for further investigation. What happens during the self-directed learning project is left unexplored.