Author: Teaching and Learning Research Programme
Pages: 4
Year: 2008
Source: Teaching and Learning Research Programme
In spite of the ageing of the population, little is known about older people’s experiences of learning over the course of their lives, the factors that might influence whether they choose to learn in retirement and what role learning plays in their lives as they grow older. This study set out to explore these issues in depth using a range of different investigative methods including the use of a small group of older people themselves as interviewers of their peers.
Web link: http://www.tlrp.org/pub/documents/WithnallRB58final.pdf
