Adult Education

Articles in Adult Education

By KansasWriter 0 comments
Taiwan is a fantastic place to study Mandarin Chinese. The country is not only a bustling economic hub, but a safe and interesting place to learn one of the world's most useful languages. Schools small and large welcome foreign students every ... more »
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Studying for your geography exam is easy once you make it fun. Our planet has plenty of anomalies and things that nature didn't make. These make for interesting and mind gripping study... more »
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As as experienced instructor who's taught both online and on-campus, let me offer these helpful words of advice so you can perform better and know what to expect with online classes... more »
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The GED test entitles you to all of the benefits of a high school diploma, as long as you pass it. Free or inexpensive state classes allow you opportunities to study for this exam... more »
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The military history of any country is an integral part of understanding its future. The military history of the world is interrelated; no one country can act without affecting nations on the other side of the globe. But if military history ... more »
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It's easy to enroll in adult education programs, since many are provided as a free service to the community, but it can be hard to succeed in school. Learning to balance school, work and family life can be a challenge for some people... more »
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There's no doubt that a high school education provides career opportunities that aren't available to people who drop out. For whatever reason, many students choose to leave high school before earning their diplomas, only to return later to get a ... more »
By Ashley Petry 0 comments
You probably already know that Conner Prairie, the living pioneer history museum near Indianapolis, is a great place to learn about Indiana’s history and heritage. It’s fun to watch the interpretive actors working as traditional blacksmiths, ... more »
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Maybe you’ve been ignoring your creative side. Maybe you’re looking for opportunities to meet new people. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn a particular art form. Whatever your reason for taking an art class, the Indianapolis Art Center is the ... more »
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Precious metal clay, or PMC, is an almost magical new material--a soft clay that turns to pure silver when fired in a kiln. With PMC, you can create unique, textured jewelry and other functional works of art. To reach the material’s true ... more »
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Maybe you’d like to design that perfect centerpiece for your next party. Maybe you’d like to save thousands of dollars by doing your own wedding flowers. Maybe you want to turn your home into a holiday floral wonderland. Whatever your reason for ... more »
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Taking free writing workshops is a great way to develop writing skills--especially if you are new to writing. Look into your options for free writing workshops, decide on a workshop, and take advantage of the free knowledge offered by it... more »
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Taking a men's writing workshop can be beneficial for men who are interested in working with other men while building their skills as writers. Men's writing workshops provide males with a special support group that is difficult to find anywhere else... more »
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You're a budding screenwriter and you'd like to take a screenwriting workshop to hone your skills. Knowing how to find a screenwriting workshop and what you'll need to prepare before the workshop are two essential details of the writing workshop ... more »
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Taking a short story writer's writing workshop can improve your understanding of the short story, its purpose, and its specific form. Take advantage of workshop lessons and collective critiques to complete a short story and ready it for publication... more »
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Women's writing workshops have solid reputations for helping women writers build their skills and gain confidence in writing. Take advantage of workshops offered specifically for women to polish your skills, learn new ways of writing, and ... more »
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Ever want to explore that creative side of life? Taking art classes may help pull out a part of you that you never knew you had. Before you spend money on just any kind of class, find out what kind of lessons would be best for you... more »
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Taking a computer workshop is a great way for students to learn how to use new computer software. Teachers can demonstrate new hardware and software using hands on demonstrations in small groups. Follow these steps to teach so computer workshop ... more »
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You've mastered pixels and file compression, optical zooms and digital printing. Now it's time to share your expertise with others. Follow these steps to teach a digital photography class and help students make the transition to this new way of ... more »
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One of the most common problems of diversity in our society is prejudice. In many cases, prejudice is learned from parents, but in most all cases this learned behavior develops from stereotyping and making assumptions. I developed the following ... more »
By David Lessem 0 comments
Adult journal-writing workshops are usually primarily a way for busy people to commit to keeping their own journals. Provide your students a place to comfortably compose and share their own writing and help them with any problems they run into... more »
By MiriamK 0 comments
It's never to late to learn a foreign language, but for language teachers, there are some things to consider when most of your students are 50 or over. Many older adult and senior language learners have goals and learning preferences that differ ... more »
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Seniors are exploring the Internet in huge numbers, and while the journey can be wonderful, it can also be confusing and even risky for someone new to this world. You can do a good turn by teaching a senior how to apply this new technology... more »
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Senior citizens may not all know how exciting it is to communicate online. Some seniors may not realize how easy it is to learn a new way to correspond. Your enthusiasm along with teaching skills will make it possible to train senior citizens in ... more »
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Seniors often take workshops to learn new technology or update skills. Teaching older adults is different than teaching other students. As a teacher, you need to be aware of physical and mental challenges faced by this age group. Follow these ... more »