We all have needs
We all face new situations at points in our lives. Starting a new job, moving to a new town or starting a new course can feel daunting, even though we …
Course: Returning to Education as a Mature Student
Making a decision to return: from pre-contemplation to success
During the late 1970s Prochaska and Di Clemente suggested that we all go through a cycle of decision making as we change our current circumstances or behaviours. They offered the …
What if I have a disability?
If you’re disabled, you may be wondering how realistic it will be to manage a course of learning in any format, never mind the possibility of coming to university. In …
So, what is stopping you?
The UK government has reported that adults who are participating in funded education fell by 3.5% in the first half of the 2018/19 academic year. A more significant statistic is …
Barriers to education: more than age and gender
As Gail shares in the video, there are often a number of barriers preventing learners from engaging… but that none of these need be permanent obstacles. Cross (1981) presents evidence …
So, what is a mature learner?
Does Bruna’s story in the video sound typical, or resonate with your own experiences? Mature learner, adult learner, adult student, returning adult, or adult returner are all terms that you …
Introductions
Welcome to our course on mature learners. Over the next two weeks we will be exploring the concept of what it means to be a mature learner, how that might …
