Factors Influencing Adults Participation in Education

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作者
Kaimakami, Efi [1 ]
Panta, Maria [2 ]
Maria, Kaparou [2 ]
Kaimakamis, George [2 ]
机构
[1] Hellen Open Univ, Patras, Greece
[2] Technol Inst Chalkida, Logist Dept, Thiva GR 32200, Greece
来源
NEW ASPECTS OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION | 2008年
关键词
Adult Education; factors; participation; motivation;
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TP39 [计算机的应用];
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081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要
In this paper we present some results from the research concerning questions such as: Why some adults participate in continuing education programs and others don't; which are the barriers to participation,what encourages people to attend; why some adults drop out and others complete a program; whether the reasons for participation and persistence are different for different types of people; what can adult educators can do to encourage adults' participation and persistence in their educational program.
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