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What is Individual Learning Spaces or Zones

Chapter 9
Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
When one is functioning within the realm of the familiar, one is in the comfort zone. Little challenge is found here—status quo is maintained. Beyond that is a realm of risk-taking known as the stretch zone wherein optimal growth may occur. The learner is challenged in new ways that produce growth and understanding, paving the way for expanded abilities and knowledge that are just beyond their comfort zone. When the level of challenge pushes the learner into feelings of uncertainty, doubt, and fear, the panic zone is reached and survival becomes the main focus.
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Adapting Adult Learning Theories for Online Learning
Ernest W. Brewer (University of Tennessee, USA) and Nancy S. Headlee (University of Tennessee, USA)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-906-0.ch009
Abstract
This chapter explores prominent adult learning theories and their contributions to the understanding and the delivery of adult education. Such theories define and identify characteristics commonly found among adult learners and provide insight regarding factors that can enhance the integration of adult education and information communication technologies. These theories in adult education emanate from educational leaders representing varied perspectives based upon a broad range of activities and interests. However, the commonality among them is to support the unique needs of the adult learner and to contribute to the continual growth and development of the field toward the inevitable incorporation of information communication technologies.
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