What is Adult Continuing Education
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Posted by David R. Wetzel Aug 20, 2008 |
Continuing education is designed for adults who have a different learning style than when they were in high school. It moves away from traditional learning where the teacher told you everything you needed to know.
Also you sat quietly, only speaking when the teacher asked you a question. Adult continuing education, although you may experience some of the above, is designed to allow students to participate. In fact you are typically graded on class participation.
The instructor is there to help you learn through experiencing and immersion in the learning process; active learning.
Adult Education
This is how you and other adults typically learn best:
- Understanding the need to learn or need to know something
- Having the freedom to learn your own way and pace
- Being involved in the learning process
- Being ready to learn
- Receiving positive and encouraging feedback
Continuing Education Continuing education is a term used to describe any type of adult educational environment, from GED programs to graduate degrees. Here are common types of continuing education:
- General Education Development (GED) – equivalent to a high school degree
- English as a Second Language
- Personal Development
- Professional Development
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Graduate Degree
Where do You Attend Continuing Education Continuing education can be taught anywhere and anytime today. It is all based on the needs of the student and no longer the needs of the institution providing the continuing education. For example:
- Community Centers
- Public Vocational Technical Schools
- Private Vocational Technical Schools
- Private Business Schools
- Community Colleges
- Four Year Colleges and Universities
- Distance Learning or Distance Education
Lifelong learning, no matter your age, continued learning has clear benefits. Finding and keeping the job of your dreams, to remaining fully engaged in life in your later years. It’s never too late to learn.