Self-determination has been consistently recognized as an important factor in successful transition from school to adulthood.

Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

As the dean of the Hamilton Holt School of Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies at Rollins College, I meet a variety of adult learners returning to finish or obtain a college degree. These ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, ...

Education Strategy Group, an education consulting firm, has released a new playbook focused on ways colleges and universities can better serve adult learners. The playbook, released this week, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Plenty of research on happiness suggests it arises when we ...

The Journal of Museum Education, Vol. 41, No. 1, Transforming Training: New Approaches for Engaging Adults (March 2016), pp. 10-21 (12 pages) In order to better understand the importance of adult ...

Developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by renowned psychologists Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan, self-determination theory explores the pivotal role of motivation in shaping human behavior, ...