Why Older People Learn - The Whys and Wherefores of Older People Learning

Fiona Aldridge and Alan Tuckett  

This is an easily read report of an authoritative scientific study of older learners, part of NIACE's series of annual England and Wales surveys on adult participation in learning. It examines what older people study, why they want to learn, how they find out about courses and opportunities and how they get there. It also reports on the benefits they perceive, the ways they learn, their views on qualifications and fees and identifies the key barriers to learning.  

To purchase a copy, visit the Niace website.