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Chapter 3 Reflection

Shay McElveen

EDAC 634

What did you learn from this chapter?

I have gained vital insights into adult education, including formal, nonformal and informal adult education, participants of adult education, and the motivation and barriers to adult education. Formal adult education takes place in an educational institution and is based on structured learning through a set of curricula while credentials availed to adult learners. Nonformal adult education is non credential and occurs in educational institutions while informal adult education is lifelong education from daily life activities. One of the key issues is that participation of adults in education plays a crucial role elimination of some inequalities. In essence, the adult education serves to impart literacy skills and other basic skills into adults to ensure they build capacity participate in formal employment and become self-reliant.

Many of the studies that were illustrated in the chapter show that white, middle-class, individuals typically engage in adult education over other races and classes. I learned the reason for this is called barriers. The barriers most notably mentioned included lack of time and money, these are actually consistent with the reasons my colleagues, friends and family have not engaged in adult participation.

What did you like or dislike about this chapter?

I found the chapter informative because it highlighted major issues in the practice of adult education. I particularly liked the manner the information is presented. The organization of this chapter is based on topical issues in adult education, which makes it easier for one to read and understand.

I found the motivation subchapter confusing an inconclusive, although I agree with Courtney in saying that the reasons for adult education is complex. It may be far more multifaceted than a study can ascertain.

What we're 5 takeaways from this chapter

I must say that I have acquired vital knowledge of adult education from this chapter and below are 5 key takeaways from the chapter.

i. The barriers to adult education are consistent among races

ii. The focus of adult education is on offering knowledge about economy to adults to enable them grapple with global capitalism and work-oriented issues.

iii. Adult education enhances universal right to literacy by providing educational opportunities for adults, and particularly women, as they are disadvantaged members in any society.

iv. Adult education is perceived differently by the public, as many people believe that its only aim is to enhance literacy development among adults.

v. Participants of adult education are lifelong learners and the form of learning in adult education transcends traditional schooling.

What do you suggest to better support students learning of this chapter in the future?

I feel students can learn better about this chapter in future when they develop they understand the role of adult education in relation to their community. Moving forward it may be a good question to ask how is the reading consistent to the lives of students. Also, I believe had the results of the studies provided graphs it may have been easier to comprehend versus the extensive wording.

Overall Reflection

The information that was gathered in this chapter is instrumental in creating an efficient learning environment for adult learners. It is important to understand why adult learners engage in education, their motivation and barriers because as an educator it is important to create a curricula that is worthwhile to not only you, but the student.