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Perspectives on Informal Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Concepts and A New Venue for Adult Education

Authors

• • Jill Zarestky
  • Colorado State University - Fort Collins
• • Rhonda Struminger
  • Texas A & M University - College Station
• • Jeffrey Rodriguez
  • Colorado State University - Fort Collins
• • Rachel A. Short
  • Texas A & M University - College Station
• • A. Michelle Lawing
  • Texas A & M University - College Station

Abstract

Informal learning is a canonical concept in adult education but is used differently in other disciplines. We explore those differences and describe a new opportunity for adult education.

Keywords: STEM, informal learning, nonformal learning, national science foundation

How to Cite: Zarestky, J. , Struminger, R. , Rodriguez, J. , Short, R. A. & Lawing, A. (2018) “Perspectives on Informal Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Concepts and A New Venue for Adult Education”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2018).