Developing 21st Century Diverse Adult Learning: Rural and Regional Student Access, Progression and Success in Higher Education

Rob Townsend · 2010 · The International Journal of Learning Annual Review

Summary. This paper examines how rural and regional students access, progress through, and succeed in higher education during the 21st century. It addresses barriers these students face and explores strategies to improve their participation and outcomes in tertiary education, focusing on diverse adult learners in non-urban areas.

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Townsend, R.. (2010). Developing 21st Century Diverse Adult Learning: Rural and Regional Student Access, Progression and Success in Higher Education. The International Journal of Learning Annual Review. https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9494/cgp/v17i02/46861

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DOI: 10.18848/1447-9494/cgp/v17i02/46861
Countries: Australia
Regions: Oceania
Categories: education, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28