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Adult Learning Template

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About the Adult Learning format

Adult Learning is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Education Systems and Policy, Adult and Continuing Education Topics, Higher Education Learning Practices.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Adult Learning, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inEducation Systems and Policy Adult and Continuing Education Topics Higher Education Learning Practices Higher Education Research Studies Online and Blended Learning
ISSN1045-1595
Citation impact (2-yr)0.89
h-index42
i10-index252
Total citations9,628
Top institutions publishing hereNorthern Illinois University
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Adult Learning per year

32
2014
57
2015
33
2016
15
2017
27
2018
29
2019
28
2020
24
2021
29
2022
27
2023
35
2024
27
2025

Citation impact of Adult Learning by publication year

565
2014
573
2015
235
2016
329
2017
397
2018
261
2019
265
2020
176
2021
133
2022
282
2023
60
2024
17
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Adult Learning

Universal Design for Learning: Guidelines for Accessible Online Instruction

Carol Rogers‐Shaw, Davin Carr‐Chellman, Jinhee Choi · 17 Oct 2017

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for the teaching–learning transaction that conceptualizes knowledge through learner-centered foci emphasizing accessibility, collaboration, and community. Given the importance of access to achieving social justice, UDL is a promising approach to meeting all learners’ needs more effectively. In this article, the history and philosophy of UDL are discussed…

Exploring the Role of ChatGPT as a Facilitator for Motivating Self-Directed Learning Among Adult Learners

Xi Lin · 20 Jun 2023

This study explores the potential of ChatGPT as a virtual tutor to facilitate self-directed learning (SDL) among adult learners in asynchronous online contexts. Although SDL has been identified as a critical skill, factors such as the lack of skills to find resources and the absence of a supportive learning environment could impede adult learners’ ability…

Images, Transformative Learning and the Work of Soul

John M. Dirkx · 1 Jun 2001

While studying for his GED math test, Mitch became frustrated, threw his pencil, angrily pushed back his chair and remarked, can't get this stuff. I would rather be doing pottery. That would be something! In a course on adult learning, Marie discovered a reading on adult development theory that was helping her to understand what…

Simulation Methodology in Nursing Education and Adult Learning Theory

Tonya Rutherford-Hemming · 30 Jul 2012

Simulation is often used in nursing education as a teaching methodology. Simulation is rooted in adult learning theory. Three learning theories, cognitive, social, and constructivist, explain how learners gain knowledge with simulation experiences. This article takes an in-depth look at each of these three theories as each relates to simulation. Pedagogical approaches as well as…

Considerations Regarding the Future of Andragogy

John A. Henschke · 1 Jan 2011

Andragogy has a long and rich history that has shaped understanding of adult learning and continues to be a strong force in guiding the way adults learn. While adult educators in the U.S. are familiar with andragogy through the work of Dr. Malcolm Knowles, the theory of andragogy reaches a worldwide audience of practitioners striving…

Adult Learning template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Adult Learning format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Adult Learning template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Adult Learning use?
Adult Learning uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Adult Learning, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Adult Learning?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Adult Learning document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Adult Learning template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Adult Learning format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Adult Learning?
Adult Learning is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Adult Learning template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Adult Learning PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Adult Learning template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Adult Learning template cost?
You can start writing in the Adult Learning template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Adult Learning PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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