Competency-based Education, Lifelong Learning and Adult Students: Insights from International Partnerships between East Africa, Southern Africa and USA-based Institutions of Higher Education.

How can lessons learned in alternative degree programs for adult learners in the USA support education efforts being developed for adult learners in Africa? The authors examine concepts of competence and competency, competency-based education and lifelong learning for adult learners, both generally...

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Publicado en:Journal of Pan African Studies Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 123 - 145
Autores principales: Tolliver, Derise E., Martin, Akilah, Salome, Nyambura
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Journal of Pan African Studies Sep2018
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          Martin, Akilah
          Salome, Nyambura
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          DePaul University
          Kenyatta University
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        Outcome-based education
        Continuing education
        Universities & colleges
        Adult students
        Curriculum planning
        Teacher development
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          Outcome-based education
          Continuing education
          Universities & colleges
          Professional and Management Development Training
          Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
          Adult students
          Curriculum planning
          Teacher development
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