Adults with Disabilities and their Learning Efforts

Deborah K. Sterner, University of South Florida
Ezzard C. Bryant Jr, University of South Florida

Abstract

This research investigated educated adults with identified disabilities and their self-directed learning efforts. It involved structured, in-depth interviews with adults with disabilities in higher education related to their attempts to learn on their own. Evidence of self-directed learning projects existed for each of the participants. All reported difficulties with finding the appropriate tools to improve their learning. A listing of specific techniques to assist their learning efforts was generated from the participants.