1. Adult / Community Education Ball State University EDAC 631
E-Archive JoAnn Finch 2. The Significance of Adult / Community
Education As long as there is a continuance and appreciation of the
multitude of knowledge and reflection on teaching and learning
strategies, there will be an inclusive learning environment that is
appropriate and provided for all learners. 3. Changing the ways we
work with learners, through our application of more inclusive
learning theories and teaching strategies will develop not just a
road but a free way into a more equitable future. 4. Education in
the 1970s faced rapid change within the American communities 5.
Upon the development of the civil rights in education Efforts were
made to implement equal school spending Legislate equalities for
minorities, women and students with disabilities Amendment to the
Adult Education Act Teachers gathered forces to gain better support
from the government Department of education created 6. Leading
Adult Educators Horace M. Kallen is one of America's leading social
philosophers, devoted particular attention to the philosophies of
consumerism, adult education, and Jewish education. Alain Locke
played an influential role in identifying, nurturing, and
publishing the works of young black artists during the New Negro
Movement. His philosophy served as a strong motivating force in
keeping the energy and passion of the Movement at the forefront. 7.
Contributions Horace Kallen Democracy Versus the melting-pot, 1915
The Liberal spirit, 1948 Ideals and Experience, 1948 Of them Which
Say They are Jews, 1954 Alain Locke When People Meet: A study of
Race and Culture Contacts, 1942 The High Cost of prejudice, 1927
Minorities and the Social Mind, 1935 Pluralism and Ideological
Peace. 1947 8. Unique Adult Education Organizations The Sacramento
Food Bank and Family Services was founded by Father Daniel Madigan.
SFBFS is committed to serving individuals and families, dedicated
to help individuals meet daily needs as well as educational and
employment skills for self-sufficiency and financial independence.
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Interactive nutrition
sessions Basic Health screening Edible gardening lessons Clothing
distribution for Job interviews and school uniforms 9. Transition
to Teaching Created during the George Bush administration Teacher
certification within a reduced time period Relying on experience
and expertise Academic background 10. Important Adult Education
Organizations The Coalition of Lifelong Learning The Coalition of
Lifelong Learning Organizations (COLLO), formally established in
1973, consists of national associations and groups that share a
common interest in enhancing the field of lifelong learning, i.e.
adult and continuing education, throughout the nation. These
organizations represent public schools, institutions of higher
education, industry, labor groups, and most importantly, the
learners themselves. Association of Continuing Higher Education The
Association for Continuing Higher Education is dedicated to
promoting lifelong learning and excellence in continuing higher
education. As an organization of colleges, universities, and
individuals, we encourage professional development, research and
exchange of information for its members and continuing higher
education as a means of enhancing and improving society. 11. My
Perspective of Adult Education As adult learning continues to
change in a such a dramatic way over the past decades, so much its
approach and techniques. Adult learning was once viewed as a
process of being freed from the oppression of illiteracy, a means
of gaining knowledge and skills, a way to satisfy learner needs,
and a process of critical self-reflection that can lead to
transformation. Though these ideas have not changed, we must
identify an outline of more holistic conceptions of adult
intelligence that are grounded in the real lives of adults of all
colors, races, and ethnic backgrounds. By beginning where learners
and with what they know best, their own cultural background and
setting, adult educators can help learners take charge of their
lives and have an impact on their communities, neighborhoods and
society (Talmadge C. Guy) 12. References Merriam, S. B., &
Brockett, R. G. (2000). The Profession and Practice of Adult
Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Guy, C. Talmadge (1999).
Providing Culturally Relevant Adult Education: A Challenge for the
Twenty-First Century. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass The History of
Adult Education Act, Retrieved from
www.naepdc.org/issues/aeahistort.htm Luke, R. A. The NEA and Adult
Education a Historical Review, 1921-1972 Unpublished manuscript,
1991b. Kallen, Horace M. Philosophical Issues in Adult Education,
Springfield. Illinois; Thomas, C. Charles, 1962 990px, index Locke,
A. Frontier of Culture. In the Philosophy of Alain Locke: Harlem
Renaissance and Beyond. Philadelphia: Temple University Press,
1989. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Retrieved from
www.sacramentofoodbank.org Boston Center for Adult Education,
Retrieved from www.dcae.org The Coalition of Lifelong Learning.
(n.d.) About COLLO, Retrieved form
http://www.thecollo.org/aboutus.php#statements Bach, Concerto in D
Minor, Adagio, Capital Records. New York
