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How is learning and teaching in adult education different to other kinds of learning institutions?
Choose one of the below and reflect how it is different.
Compulsory Education up to 18
Further or Higher Education
Training in the Private Sector
Now compare your thoughts to the suggestions below.
1. Compulsory Education up to 18
Children don't choose to come to school. They may be less motivated to learn than adults.
Children have little choice about what they study, whereas adults choose subjects relevant to them.
Children don't have other life commitments such as jobs and children. They have more time to study.
Children don't have the same life experience to draw on as adults
There may be more behavioural issues with children and young people.
2. Further and Higher Education
Students at College and University complete coursework and exams. Most City Lit courses are not assessed.
Students at College/University have usually just left full time school and so are more confident about learning. Students in adult education may have been out of education for a long time.
Students at University have had to show they have a certain level of education on entry. An adult education class may have learners from a wide range of backgrounds and previous experiences of learning.
Students at College and University are studying for a qualification which keeps them attending. Students in adult education choose to come, so need to enjoy learning and see its relevance to stay.
Students at University are used to a lecture/seminar system and to being independent learners. Adults may need more support.
Students at College or University generally have fewer life commitments and have more time to study
3. Training in the private sector
Students are usually in a particular job, have more in common and are less likely to have diverse learning needs
Training is employment oriented and students share a common understanding of their work context and culture
Training is usually more short term
Training is usually more focussed on skills acquisition, rather then developing critical understanding or creativity.
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