Teaching insights from adult learning theory

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 369-376

  Horii, Cassandra Volpe ^a  

^a HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adult learning theory; Cognitive development; Learning style; Novice expert difference; Teaching strategy

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 37649003224     PISSN: 0748321X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3138/jvme.34.4.369     Document Type: Review

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