GSRA Postion F09-26
What motives sustain learning in the later years?
Faculty Name: Barbara Cherem
Department: Education
Campus Address: 430 French Hall
Email: bcherem@umflint.edu
Phone: 7342558241
Project Description: Seventy retired persons have submitted surveys on their motives for being lifelong learners as demonstrated by participation in Osher Lifelong Learning lectures in Ann Arbor, or in the Adult Learner Institute (Elderhostel affiliate) in Chelsea, MI. These participants' surveys are currently being entered in to a data base(Nvivo 8) and will be examined for certain trends and linkages to motives at certain ages, genders, and/or educational levels. I will be conducting interviews for the second round of investigations which will occur next fall. A research assistant to work with this data, probably again on Nvivo, will be necessary.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2009
GSRA Position Description: Possible transcribing and/or entering of these follow-up hour-long interviews will be the major thrust of graduate student work.
A review of the literature in Adult Learning may also be part of this Graduate student's duties.
Specific Day/Time Requirements: None specified
Special Requirements: Some computer skills and data entry, but most importantly a willingness to take the October Nvivo all-day class.
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Business Administration (MBA); Computer Science and Information Systems (MS); Education (MA); English Language and Literature (MA); Health Education (MS)