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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.
Pathways to New Careers
Post-Baccalaureate programs provide adults with the educational opportunity to participate in a variety of programs designed to help them prepare for a new career.
Free Continuing Education from Universities
Distance learning courses offered by the OpenCourseWare Consortium to provide high quality continuing adult education and materials worldwide free to all participants.
College for Baby Boomers Going Back to School
Going back to college provides opportunities for baby boomers who want to engage in resolving community and world issues. They view retirement as a new career challenge.