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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.
Returning to Education as an Adult
Returning to education as a mature student can be daunting. Many people feel they do not have the time or money to study, or would not meet the entry requirements.
7 Tips for Adult Learners
Going back to school can be intimidating! These seven tips for adult learners will increase the chances of academic success for mature college students.
Unique Writing Courses/Workshops
A guide to choosing interesting and unique online and onsite writing courses. Here are some of the best workshops and seminars available.