Hi all,

We have a few openings in this course on college transitions. Please
register early!

Kaye

Research-based Strategies and Models for Adult Transitions to Postsecondary
Education

Course Dates: October 1-December 3, 2008; teleconference on October 7, 1 pm,
or October 8, 1 pm EDT

Course Description 
Participants will read and discuss the research on the changing workforce
and examine the reasons why adult learners need to go beyond the GED and
English language study to advance their earning potential. Participants will
also learn about the challenges facing adult students in postsecondary
education and investigate strategies and program models that support adult
transitions to postsecondary education. Throughout the course, participants
will gather local and regional data on the labor market, educational needs,
and academic programs and support services offered by area colleges to guide
future program development and planning.  

Objectives 

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

.          Identify the economic factors that point to the need for
education and training beyond the GED and English language study.

.          Describe key challenges adult learners face, particularly
under-prepared students, in accessing and persisting in postsecondary
education.

.          Describe a variety of strategies that contribute to persistence
in postsecondary education.

.          Describe the key strengths and limitations of five models of
adult transition.

.          Describe the economic and educational landscape in their local
area.

.          Articulate the need for college transition programming to support
the successful transition of adult learners to postsecondary education,
based on national and local data.

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online

During this eight-week course, you will engage in self-paced activities and
readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and
course participants. An opening teleconference is scheduled for October 7, 1
pm, or October 8, 1 pm EDT

Syllabus: Download a detailed Course Overview at
http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/ct_overview_Oct.pdf 

Course Facilitator: Barbara Hofmeyer 

Estimated Completion Time: 24 hours

Fee: $149.00

Registration: Complete and return the registration form, which you can
download at
http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/ct_registration_Oct.pdf.
Payment must be received prior to enrollment.  Registration is limited to 20
participants.

Cancellation policy: World Education reserves the right to cancel the course
if the minimum number of registrants is not met by September 24, 2008.

 

Kaye Beall

Project Director

World Education

6760 West Street

Linn Grove, IN 46711

765-717-3942

kaye_beall at worlded.org

www.worlded.org

 

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