Several advantages emerge when embedding adult learning principles in authentic assessment design to make the learning process visible. First, it allows students to use life experiences to make sense ...

New neurons and learning. Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory and learning in mice.But in humans, the technical challenges of identifying and analyzing new neurons in adult ...

But learning as an adult requires time, money and quality teachers, which can all be harder to find. She also says adults are often convinced they simply lack a talent for something.

Thousands of hippocampal neurons are born in adulthood, suggesting that new cells could be important for hippocampal function. To determine whether hippocampus-dependent learning affects adult ...

The future of learning is smart measurement-- a collection of authentic and adaptive observations over time. The results help learners understand their growth and tell their stories.

Sep 28, 2011 Prior Learning Assessments. College Strategies for the Success of 21st Century Students. Sep 28, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT ... Council for Adult & Experiential Learning.