Current Issues in Adult Education

As learning has become a lifelong pursuit, educators as well as the media are placing more emphasis on adulthood. This course explores some of the issues that impact adult education, with a focus on understanding the legislative process, governing boards, adult education funding sources, delivery systems, diversity among students and communities, and occupational trends as they impact adult education.

Note: Requirement for Post-Secondary Instruction Emphasis in the Teaching Adult Learners Certificate. Students must enroll prior to the first day of class. Previously offered as EDUC 30006.

Course Number: EDUC-40091
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching Adult Learners

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4/22/2024 - 5/17/2024

$385

Online

Cancelled

• SECTION ID:

  179831

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Young, Karen, Currently works for Ohio Virtual Academies, develops curriculum and instructional programs for the instructors.

  Karen Young, PhD  Karen is currently a Program Manager for the University of Michigan School of Education. Karen also serves as the Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment for the Alternate Route to Teacher Certification at Schoolcraft College. Previously, Karen served as the Assessment and Accountability Administrator for Highpoint Virtual Academy and K-5 Principal.  In 2014, Karen had the honor of opening a brand new Japanese Immersion school, Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, where she also served as the Principal. Karen has held a variety of positions over her career such as At Risk Administrator with Ohio Virtual Academy, Curriculum Specialist with K12, Master Teacher of Curriculum and Instruction for California Virtual Academies, and teacher in brick...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No information available at this time.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 4/23/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/22/2024 - 5/17/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.