Abstract
This qualitative cross-case study examines how age-related differences are manifest and managed within online groups of adult learners. The findings suggest lack of traditional instruction in the PBL groups created a vacuum of authority, which they were unable to satisfactorily resolve.
Keywords
Collaborative learning, mixed-age groups, psychodynamics learning theory
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Recommended Citation
Smith, R. O.,
&
Dirkx, J. M.
(2006).
The Savior Image in Online Collaborative Learning: How Adult Learning Groups Manage Age-related Difference.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2006/papers/37
The Savior Image in Online Collaborative Learning: How Adult Learning Groups Manage Age-related Difference
This qualitative cross-case study examines how age-related differences are manifest and managed within online groups of adult learners. The findings suggest lack of traditional instruction in the PBL groups created a vacuum of authority, which they were unable to satisfactorily resolve.
