Accelerated learning for adults
Subtitle: the promise and practice of intensive educational formats
By: Raymond J. Wlodkowski, Carol E. Kasworm, editors.
Contributors: Wlodkowski, Raymond J.; Kasworm, Carol E.
Series: New directions for adult and continuing education -- no. 97.; Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2003
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 102
Subjects: Educational acceleration; Adult learning
Description: "This volume of New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education is the first major publication that addresses the current practice and research of accelerated learning formats in higher education. The contributors to this volume explore the scope and substance of accelerated learning as it is practiced in colleges and universities. Practitioner guidelines and insights are offered for best practices in program and course design, learning strategies, and assessment approaches, as well as the integration of distance learning and service-learning into accelerated learning programs. To aid in examining broader questions of impact and outcome, several chapters discuss research from a variety of contexts, with both descriptive and comparative findings. This volume also provides a critical perspective and future consideration of strategies and roles for accelerated learning as a positive force in higher education. It will aid both practitioners and researchers by providing informative ideas and practices from leaders and educators who have administered, taught, and studied this innovative learning format."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: "Spring 2003."

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Accelerated learning in colleges and universities -- Raymond J. Wlodkowski; title: From the adult student's perspective : accelerated degree programs -- Carol E. Kasworm; title: Attitudes of high-quality intensive courses -- Patricia A. Scott; title: Assessment in accelerated learning programs : a practical guide -- Barbara E. Walvoord; title: Developing and maintaining accelerated degree programs within traditional limits -- William J. Husson, Tom Kennedy; title: Distance learning and service-learning in accelerated format -- Elise M. Burton -- A; title: critical theory perspective on accelerated learning -- Stephen D. Brookfield; title: Accelerated and traditional formats : using learning as a criterion for quality -- Craig Swenson; title: Accelerated learning : future roles and influences-- Raymond J. Wlodkowski, Carol E. Kasworm.