The first adult education program in the U.S. was organized by the Lyceum movement, which began in the early 19th century. The movement aimed to promote education and cultural activities through public lectures and discussions. Notably, the first formal adult education program is often attributed to the establishment of the Boston Adult Education Association in 1833, which focused on providing accessible learning opportunities for adults.
It is an example of Lamarckism.
Adult education offers numerous advantages, including the opportunity for individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge, which can lead to better job prospects and career advancement. It also promotes personal growth and lifelong learning, allowing adults to pursue interests and hobbies that enrich their lives. Additionally, adult education fosters social connections and community engagement, enhancing overall well-being and resilience. Finally, it can help bridge gaps in education, enabling individuals to adapt to changing job markets and technological advancements.
Adult education is essential because it equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to an ever-changing job market and societal needs. It fosters lifelong learning, enabling adults to pursue personal interests, enhance their employability, and improve their quality of life. Additionally, adult education promotes social inclusion and civic engagement, helping individuals become active and informed members of their communities. Ultimately, it contributes to personal growth and the overall advancement of society.
The department that typically conducts programs for bilingual private vocational and adult learners of all ages is often the Department of Adult Education or Workforce Development within a state or local education agency. These programs aim to provide vocational training and support in multiple languages to accommodate diverse populations. Additionally, community colleges and private vocational schools may also offer bilingual programs tailored to adult learners.
Alan Boyd Knox has written: 'Helping adults learn' -- subject(s): Adult education, Continuing education 'Current research needs related to systematic learning by adults' -- subject(s): Adult education, Research 'In-service education in adult basic education' -- subject(s): Adult education teachers, Training of 'Research arrangements within university adult education divisions' -- subject(s): Adult education, Education, Research 'The audience for liberal adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education, Humanistic Education 'International perspectives on adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education
answer on content of adult education
Graham Mee has written: 'Structure and performance in adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education 'Organisation for adult education' -- subject(s): Administration, Adult education
Edward W. Taylor has written: 'The handbook of transformative learning' -- subject(s): Transformative learning, Adult learning, Adult education, EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education 'Nonformal education' -- subject(s): Adult education, Non-formal education
M. S. Jayeola-Omoyeni has written: 'Adult education studies' -- subject(s): Evaluation, Adult education 'Adult education studies' -- subject(s): Evaluation, Adult education
Budd L. Hall has written: 'Voices for development' -- subject(s): Educational broadcasting in adult education, Radio in adult education 'Adult education and the development of socialism in Tanzania' -- subject(s): Adult education, Socialism, Socialism and education 'A survey of district education officers for adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education 'Wahati ie. Wakati wa furaha; an evaluation of a radio study group campaign' -- subject(s): Radio in adult education, Wakati wa furaha
Alexander N. Charters has written: 'Comparative adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education, Bibliography, Comparative education 'Adult Education Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations on Microfilm in Syracuse University Libraries' 'Landmarks in International Adult Education' 'Publications in Continuing Education' 'Adult Education Activity of Selected International Organizations' 'International Handbook of Resources for the Educators of Adults' 'Report on the 1969 Galaxy Conference of Adult Education Organizations' -- subject(s): Galaxy Conference on Adult Education, Washington, D.C., 1969
Huey B. Long has written: 'Abstracts of literature in self-directed learning, 1966-1982' -- subject(s): Abstracts, Adult learning, Independent study, Self-culture 'Early innovators in adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education educators, Adult education, Biography, History 'Are they ever too old to learn' -- subject(s): Learning ability, Adult education 'Philosophical and other views on lifelong learning' -- subject(s): Continuing education, Adult education, Philosophy, Education 'New perspectives on the education of adults in the United States' -- subject(s): Education, Adult education, Older people 'Recent trends in adult education in the United States of America' 'Adult learning, research and practice' -- subject(s): Adult education, Adult learning, Research 'Emerging perspectives of self-directed learning' -- subject(s): Congresses, Adult learning, Independent study, Self-culture 'Continuing education of adults in colonial America' -- subject(s): Adult education, History
Mabel McDowell Adult Education Center was created in 1960.
Jane Kathryn Vella has written: 'Training through dialogue' 'How do they know they know?' -- subject(s): Adult learning, Evaluation, Popular education, Adult education 'Taking learning to task' -- subject(s): Adult learning, Adult education, Learning strategies 'Dialogue education at work' -- subject(s): Case studies, Adult learning, Training of, Popular education, Adult education teachers
Konrad Theodore Elsdon has written: 'Training for adult education' -- subject(s): Adult education, Adult education teachers, Training of, Tutors and tutoring
Mary T. Moore has written: 'Review of adult education programs and their effectiveness' -- subject(s): Federal aid to adult education, Adult education, Adult education and state 'Addressing literacy needs at work' -- subject(s): Workplace literacy, Literacy programs, Adult education 'More time to learn' -- subject(s): Case studies, Underachievers, Compensatory education