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Fundamentals of Adult Education: Issues and Practices for Lifelong Learning

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Adult education takes many forms – skills training, professional development, personal development, leisure activities, and programs for ethnic groups, the elderly, and specially targeted groups. There are many organizations involved in providing these services, such as volunteer organizations, universities, colleges, businesses, public school boards and governments. This book is intended as a contribution to the study and practice of adult education in Canada. It… More >>

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Chicanos in Higher Education: Issues and Dilemmas for the 21st Century

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Discusses the context for Chicano education, and the issues affecting Chicano access. Considers the current and future undergraduate experience, enrollment patterns, and career paths of Chicano students. Also looks at dilemmas in academe for Chicano faculty, including institutional stratification…. More >>

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Responding to the Challenges of Developmental Education: New Directions for Community Colleges

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Developmental education is a core mission of the community college, and approximately 40 percent of entering community college students enroll in one ore more developmental math, English, or reading courses. The existing literature recommends several instructional and organization practices for developmental educators to follow in addressing the needs of those students. Despite the availability of these models, however, community colleges–each facing its own unique… More >>

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