ALL 5 PARTS HAVE TO BE COMPLETED

Part 1

Using the readings and / or your own professional experience, compare and contrast adult education, training, and lifelong learning with traditional post-secondary education in terms of two (2) of the following items: goals, purposes, student demographics, student motivation, instructional content, program duration, instructional delivery, funding, or workforce development. Explore the impact of your findings on your current or future career choices.

Next, examine your personal views on lifelong learning, and assess the impact that lifelong learning has had on your own life and career

Part 2

"Non-traditional Learners and Providers of Adult Education, Training, and Lifelong Learning"Please respond to the following:

Based on the readings and / or your own professional experience, identify one (1) post-secondary institution that professes to meet the needs of adult learners in your local area. Next, research the institution’s mission statement, vision, core competencies, and publications. Examine the extent to which each institution focuses on nontraditional older students, and then give your opinion on how effective you believe any accommodations are that the institution makes to assist their nontraditional older students balance family, work, life and school. Respond to at least one (1) other student. (Note: If you are unable to locate information on post-secondary institutions in your local area, use the Internet to explore institutions online.)

Based on the readings and / or your own professional experience, identify one (1) organization in your community that provides training and / or lifelong learning opportunities to adult learners. Your selected organization should include a representative from one (1) of the following categories: a corporation or for-profit business; a local community service organization; a national non-profit organization; or a local, state, or federal governmental agency. Next, review the selected organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Then, analyze the extent to which the training or lifelong learning activities support the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Provide a rationale for your response. Include the web link to the organizations you chose, and respond to at least one (1) other student. (Note: If you are unable to locate information on organizations in your community, use the Internet to explore organizations online.)

Part 3

use Knowles’ six (6) assumptions about adult learning to critique one (1) course or class in which you recently participated as either a student or instructor. Determine which, if any, of Knowles’ assumptions were used in designing and delivering the instruction. Provide one (1) example from the instruction for each assumption used. If none of Knowles’ assumptions were used, speculate about the possible reason(s) for not using his assumptions. Respond to at least one (1) other student.

review the Research Starter topic “Philosophies of Adult EducationThen, choose the adult learning theory or theories that most closely align with your philosophy of education, providing a rationale for your selection.

Part 4

suggest at least three (3) ways that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had an impact on access to higher education for American citizens. Investigate the impact that the law has had on your career as a student, or as a current or future educator.

Part 5

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.

First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:

Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.

https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/…

Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)

https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/…

Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)

https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/…

Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.

https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/…

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.

Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s)’ conclusion and / or recommendation(s).

Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.

Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.

Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.

Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.