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Tax Relief for Adult Education
Independent students and parents who pay college expenses may qualify for higher education tax deductions or credits when they file their federal income tax returns.
Alternative Teaching Certification Routes
Alternative programs, certifications, and examples of two well know programs are discussed along with general requirements for entering these adult education programs.
Ice Breakers in Adult Education
Games and group activities designed to help adult students develop a cohesive dynamic group process at the beginning or during adult learning events.
Teach for America Corps Training Program
An alternative teacher certification program designed for adults with college degrees in a variety of backgrounds and majors desiring to enter the teaching profession.
Writing Skills for Success in Adult Education
Writing strategies for completing a variety of written assignments are provided for both in-class and out-of-class work adult learners complete in college courses.
Science Study Skills for Adult Education
Ten strategies focusing on techniques and skills that help adult learners become successful in physics, chemistry, biology, and geology college courses are discussed.
Math Study Skills for Adult Students
11 strategies focusing on problem solving and memory are provided for developing the necessary skills in math to be successful in adult education courses.
Disability Services in Adult Education
An overview of learning and physical disability resources are described for all adult learners enrolled in higher education courses designed to achieve educational goals.
How to Avoid Dropping Out of Adult Education
Tips and strategies are provided for helping adult learners and non-traditional students develop a plan for success in their adult and continuing education experiences.
Nontraditional Students and Academic Success
Characteristics of adult learners which must be overcome as nontraditional students discover strategies and techniques for learning how to achieve academic success.
Adult Education Learning Experiences
15 factors which influence adult learning, course design, and classroom teaching are presented and discussed providing strategies for supporting continuing education.
Technology Skills Needed for Adult Education
Planning for success in continuing education programs require the ability to conduct online research, use Web 2.0 tools, and be computer literate.
Science and Technology Adult Education
Science, technology, engineering, and math education programs are increasing the number of adults entering career fields with a critical shortage of workers.
How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant
An overview of physical therapist assistant's career field is discussed. Entry level and continuing education requirements are provided, along with licensure procedures.
Small Business Administration Adult Education
Information is provided regarding topics of free online courses, along with how to access counselors or development centers to provide additional free support.
A Glimpse into Pharmacy Technician Education
An overview of pharmacy technician duties is provided, along with job growth outlook and education requirements for entering this high demand health care career.
A Glimpse into Medical Assistant Education
An overview of medical assistant duties is provided, along with education and certification requirements for entering and advancing within this high demand career field.
How to Become a Medical Records Technician
An overview is provided of medical records technician employment outlook and career expectations, along with a brief summary of education requirements.
A Glimpse into Wind Turbine Technician Education
An overview is provided of expected high demand for employees in this green technology industry along with a brief summary of education requirements.
Positive Adult Learning Environments
Success depends on evaluation of programs to teach adult learners, along with adult retention and transference of new knowledge learned in continuing education courses.
Registered Nurse Education Requirements
An overview of typical education paths to becoming a registered nurse are provided, along with continuing education options for advanced nursing degrees.
Becoming a Forensics Crime Scene Investigator
An overview of education requirements and specialty areas of forensics investigators is provided for those who are interested in investigating crimes.
College Level Exam Program
An overview of the College Level Exam Program is provided along with reasons for taking these exams, types of exams, and tips for successful completion of exams.
Teachers Aide Continuing Education
Guidelines are provided regarding continuing education requirements for becoming a teacher's aide, along with duties and types of assignments.
Certified Nursing Assistant Continuing Education
Certified nursing assistant programs can be completed in as little as three weeks, depending on state requirements. Employment opportunities are wide and varied.


Contributing Articles in Adult Education

Understanding the Traits of Adult Learners
An awareness of the unique attributes of adult learners is necessary in order to design a curriculum, meet their needs, and help them achieve their educational goals.
Icebreaker Lesson Plan for Adult Classrooms
Interviewing other learners can help adult students start a new program with confidence. This lesson plan uses essential skills to introduce a fun icebreaker.
Adult Learning and Developmental Stages
Understanding the definition of an adult and what stages of adult development are necessary in the development of an adult education program.
Teaching Adult Learners
Adult learners who are returning to college may face many anxieties. However, attentive instructors can help students overcome these fears.
On-Campus vs. Distance Learning College Degrees
Distance learning college degrees offer more flexible educations for returning students, but require unique study skills. Compare benefits and drawbacks before enrolling.
Paulo Freire and Adult Education
Paulo Freire (1921-1997) was a Brazilian educator that devoted his life to critical and transformative community based pedagogy for adults.
Become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor
Adults who are searching for a fulfilling hobby or a service project to benefit the community should consider becoming volunteer adult literacy tutors.
Learning Styles of Adults
When signing up for a distance education class it is important to have a general understanding and knowledge of how adults learn.
International Literacy Day Lesson Plan
Every September 8, Literacy Day helps to connect ESL and low literacy adults with a wider global community of learners facing familiar challenges.
Survival Strategies for Returning Adult Students
Adults that find themselves going back to school in order to compete in this economy need a leg up on their high-school senior counterparts.
Evening Degree Programs
Evening degree programs feature smaller classes, are tailored to the working professional, and designed to enable graduation within four years or less.
Learning Theories in Adult Education
Whether defined as an "orientation" or a "theory", studies have been made on how and why adults learn. These organize existing observation and indicate new directions.
Lessons for Low Literacy and ESL Adult Learners
Adult educators and tutors looking for suitable materials for their classrooms can find them at the English Express website.
Online Classes Merit Consideration
You need a college class now and the classroom-based offerings conflict with your schedule. Are you ready to go online to take your next class?
Illinois Veterans Grants
This article provides readers with tips on securing free grants for veterans.
How to Succeed on the TABE
The TABE stands for Test of Adult Basic Education and is administered to adult learners enrolling in continuing education or who are seeking certain types of jobs.
Understanding the TABE
The TABE tests adults entering trade school or community college or who are applying for some jobs. Being informed and prepared is the best way to ensure a good score.
Relaxation Techniques for Adult Learners
Understanding the theory, research, and rationale behind relaxation techniques helps create a better understanding of potential benefits for students.
Holistic Approaches to Adult Education
In this April 14, 2009 interview with Mary Norton, she focuses on recently published research that recommends integrating arts into adult learning environments.
Adult Online Education Courses
Online colleges and courses have made it easy for an adult to continue her education while still working full or part time. Which online course of study is right for you?
What Types of Adult Education are Available?
Thinking about heading back to school to continue your education? Find out what learning institution may be right for you.
Deciding on Adult Continuing Education
Choosing to continue education is often full of purpose. Ask yourself these important questions before you take this big step.
How to Know when a Used Car Has Been Wrecked
Buying a used car which has not been involved in an accident is every consumer's dream. No consumer wants to buy a vehicle that has been involved in an accident.
Adult Education vs. Typical College Education
Adult education classes differ in some ways compared to typical college classes. Most adults who take these classes have specific needs for continuing education.
When Adults Can't Read
Many adults have never learned to read at all or have only enough reading skills to enable them to read a few basic signs and directions.

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