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Current Issues in Adult Education

EDUC-40091

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.

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This course applies to these programs

Teaching Adult Learners

Course sessions

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Section ID:

185192

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.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/5/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Karen Young, M.A.

Karen Young, M.A.

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 and mortar schools.  Karen has her PhD in Educational Leadership specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. She is passionate about helping others educate all students in both the virtual and face-to-face environment.

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