Course
Current Issues in Adult Education
EDUC-X400.91
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.
Course Information
Online
2.00 units
$385.00
Notes:
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 sessions
Closed
Closed
MaryLynne Kerman
MaryLynne Kerman has nearly two decades of experience in a variety of educational settings. At Hebrew Union College she has taught four courses in teaching, reading, and writing. She additionally coaches students in meeting the requirements for teaching licensure in the state of California.
She currently has a private educational therapy practice based in Southern California, working with clients from 5 years old through adult. Her main focus areas are literacy support and executive functioning coaching.
MaryLynne previously served as the Director of Student Services & Literacy at Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles where she oversaw support for PreK though 8th grade students. She also taught a variety of grade levels and served as a Reading Specialist in public schools in Massachusetts and New York.
She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Boston University. She has her Master's Degree as a Literacy Specialist from Teachers College - Columbia University.
MaryLynne's greatest passions include supporting teachers with the huge variety of students they meet in their learning spaces. She wants them to feel confident, capable, and excited about the differences they can make. In her free time MaryLynne enjoys reading and cooking.
Full Bio
Section ID:
EL00002925
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.
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.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
Withdrawal End Date:
11/03/2026
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
MaryLynne Kerman
MaryLynne Kerman
She currently has a private educational therapy practice based in Southern California, working with clients from 5 years old through adult. Her main focus areas are literacy support and executive functioning coaching.
MaryLynne previously served as the Director of Student Services & Literacy at Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles where she oversaw support for PreK though 8th grade students. She also taught a variety of grade levels and served as a Reading Specialist in public schools in Massachusetts and New York.
She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Boston University. She has her Master's Degree as a Literacy Specialist from Teachers College - Columbia University.
MaryLynne's greatest passions include supporting teachers with the huge variety of students they meet in their learning spaces. She wants them to feel confident, capable, and excited about the differences they can make. In her free time MaryLynne enjoys reading and cooking.
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