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Volume 19 (1)
Volume 19, Issue 1, Winter 1999
J Contin Educ Health Prof 1999; 19(1):54-61
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Using Groups in Adult Learning: Theory and Practice
Susan Imel, PhD, AMLS, BS
A b s t r a c t
The use of groups in adult education has a long history. The focus, however, has
been on group process rather than on learning. Recently, adult educators have begun exploring
learning in groups. Other areas that have received attention are how power issues are
manifested in groups and the role of the facilitator. Selected aspects of learning in groups,
power, and the role of the facilitator are discussed and some suggestions for structuring group
learning for adults are provided.
Keywords: Adult Education; Adult Learning; Facilitation; Group Process; Power
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