Knox Alan B
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Rm 1282H Educational Sciences, 1025 W. Johnson St, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2003 Summer;23(3):141-5. doi: 10.1002/chp.1340230304.
This article reviews generalizations about effective continuing education that pertain to cognitive aging and memory and to a broader range of influences related to adult learning and development and to the context of professional practice. Features of excellent continuing education include attention to diversity, objectives, motivation, active learning, feedback, and application. The learning abilities and capacities of most professionals are sufficient for them to continue to enhance their proficiencies throughout their careers. Cognitive aging is one influence among various psychological characteristics. Effective continuing professional education should address career span learning and performance, including emphasis on abilities and not just disabilities.
本文回顾了有关有效继续教育的一般情况，这些情况涉及认知老化与记忆，以及与成人学习和发展相关的更广泛影响因素，还有专业实践的背景。优秀继续教育的特点包括关注多样性、目标、动机、主动学习、反馈和应用。大多数专业人员的学习能力足以使他们在整个职业生涯中不断提高自己的专业水平。认知老化是各种心理特征中的一种影响因素。有效的专业继续教育应关注职业生涯中的学习和表现，包括强调能力而非仅仅关注缺陷。
