EDU 525 Perspective on Adult Education

Week 2 Discussion

“Non-traditional Learners and Providers of Adult Education, Training, and Lifelong Learning” Please respond to ONE of 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.

· OR

· 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.