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Understanding the military spouse learner using theory and personal narratives
Author(s) -
Gleiman Ashley,
Swearengen Stacy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.20037
Subject(s) - spouse , narrative , psychology , social psychology , pedagogy , adult education , sociology , epistemology , linguistics , philosophy , anthropology
The military spouse student population can be an overlooked source of human and intellectual capital in the classroom and is often lumped together with other military learners. The authors describe personal narratives and experiences within higher education and describe specific examples of how adult educators can better understand and serve this unique student population.