Essays about: "adult learner"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words adult learner.

  1. 1. Automation and Autonomy : Developing and Evaluating Open Learning Material on IR Cameras in Automation Applications

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Victor Ahlberg; Julia Frid; [2019]
    Keywords : Thermal imaging; infrared cameras; automation; adult learning; andragogy; self-directed learning; transformative learning; feedback; open learning material; Termografi; infraröda kameror; automation; vuxenlärande; andragogik; självstyrt lärande; transformativt lärande; feedback; öppet läromedel;

    Abstract : This master thesis project was based on the development and evaluation of an open learning material in thermal imaging for automation applications. The outsourcer – FLIR Systems – wanted a three-day course covering all necessary topics for infrared cameras in automation applications. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding the needs and life experiences of adult students : A qualitative study of adult students in Preliminary Studies at Keilir

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Jóhannsson Egill; [2016]
    Keywords : Adult students; needs; life experience; Preliminary Studies; Community of Practice; Keilir;

    Abstract : Adult learners bring different experiences and perspectives to their education. It is important they get opportunities to learn at their own speed, through different situations and activities. Consequently, the teaching methods and learning environment are very important to the learner. READ MORE

  4. 3. Understanding the needs and life experiences of adult students : A qualitative study of adult students in Preliminary Studies at Keilir

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Jóhannsson Egill; [2016]
    Keywords : Adult students; needs; life experience; Preliminary Studies; Community of Practice; Keilir;

    Abstract : Adult learners bring different experiences and perspectives to their education. It is important they get opportunities to learn at their own speed, through different situations and activities. Consequently, the teaching methods and learning environment are very important to the learner. READ MORE

  5. 4. Motivation in English as a Foreign Language Learning : A study of motivation toward English language learning in Stockholm´s upper secondary schools for adults (KOMVUX).

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Veronique Saheb; [2015]
    Keywords : motivation; adult learner; attitude; English; Sweden; Second Language;

    Abstract : This study investigates the levels and types of motivation among KOMVUX students at basic and upper secondary levels of English in the county of Stockholm. 95 adult learners of English completed a questionnaire in three municipalities of the county in November 2014, of which 93 were used in the results. READ MORE

  6. 5. Watching video or studying? : An investigation of the extramural activities and Japanese language proficiency of foreign language learners of Japanese

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Centrum för tvåspråkighetsforskning

    Author : Andreas Bengtsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Extramural activities; foreign language proficiency; incidental language acquisition; Japanese; adult learners; cloze test; self-evaluation; media; modality;

    Abstract : This study examined the extramural activities, that is, what a language learner does with the target language outside of class time, in Japanese of adult beginner level foreign language learners of Japanese studying at Stockholm University, Sweden, and how these activities relate to Japanese language proficiency. The study looked at both extramural activities and foreign language proficiency from a holistic and quantitative perspective. READ MORE