1st Edition
Career Pathways in Adult Education Perspectives and Opportunities
Career Pathways in Adult Education showcases the wide-ranging possibilities for a satisfying career in the field of adult education.
Along with practical advice for launching and advancing a career in adult education, this book includes personal stories and insights from adult education professionals which focus on the research, practices, programs, and services within multiple industries. Divided into two parts, the book begins by examining transferable skills that adult educators need to be successful in any adult education career. Chapters in the second part focus on specific career opportunities for those with adult education backgrounds, including discussions around career lifecycle from entry to advancement, career development, and future trends. Written by active practitioners in adult education, chapters are designed to be practical, informative, and thought-provoking regarding career entry, progression, development, and advancement.
A truly one-of-a-kind text, Career Pathways in Adult Education is the ideal companion for students and professionals looking to transition into adult education as well as graduate program administrators who wish to share the importance of their programs.
Contents
Foreword
Vanessa Sheared, Immediate Past President, AAACE
Preface
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Introduction: A Career in Adult Education
E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Paul G. Putman, and Catherine H. Monaghan
Part I: Primary Skills of an Adult Educator
Chapter 1: Overview of the Field of Adult Education
Kayon Murray-Johnson and Jovita M. Ross-Gordon
Chapter 2: Practical Skills for Teaching Adults
Wendy M. Green and Alexander Hoffman
Chapter 3: Facilitation Skills
Casandra Blassingame
Chapter 4: Program Planning Skills
Christy M. Rhodes and Steven W. Schmidt
Chapter 5: Assessment, Evaluation, and Educational Research Skills
Lilian H. Hill
Chapter 6: Technology Skills
Michael D. Porterfield
Part II: Practitioner’s Voices
Chapter 7: Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language/Family Literacy
Stephanie W. Collins
Chapter 8: Adult Environmental Education
Wendy Griswold
Chapter 9: Community-based Adult Education
Hleziphi Naomie Nyanungo
Chapter 10: Consulting
Cathryn A. Hennes
Chapter 11: Corporate Training, Global Learning, and Talent Management
Murray Winland and Catherine H. Monaghan
Chapter 12: Correctional Education
Rosary-Joyce Kennedy
Chapter 13: Cultural Institutions and Museum Education
Claire Aldenhuysen
Chapter 14: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ian C. Barrett
Chapter 15: Health Professions Education
Michael L. Rowland
Chapter 16: Military Education
Royce Ann Collins and James B. Martin
Chapter 17: The Nonprofit Sector
Paul G. Putman
Chapter 18: Online Learning and Instructional Design
Caryn Lanzo and Michael D. Porterfield
Chapter 19: Policy Leadership in Adult Education Reform
Elizabeth A. Roumell, Alexis T. Cherewka, and Aaron J. Reyna
Chapter 20: Professional Development within the K-12 Setting
Christina Meecha
Chapter 21: Professional Organizations
Shawna L. Strickland
Chapter 22: Religious Education
Trammell L. Bristol
Chapter 23: Workforce Development Careers
Yvonne Hunter-Johnson
Conclusion: Creating a Career in Adult Education
Appendix
Index
Biography
Catherine H. Monaghan is Associate Professor Emeritus of Adult, Professional, and Higher Education at Cleveland State University, USA.
E. Paulette Isaac-Savage is Professor of Adult Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and is President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), USA.
Paul G. Putman is President and CEO of the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), USA.
"Career Pathways in Adult Education is a well-timed resource. The authors crafted together a wealth of information and expertise for current and future practitioners. I recommend it as a required read for those exploring alternative career paths."
-Anthony C. Adkisson, PhD., Principal Technical Assistant Consultant, American Institutes for Research
"Career Pathways in Adult Education is a long-awaited resource answering the question, 'What can I do with a degree in adult education?' This excellent book is well conceptualized, drawing from research and practitioner experiences to provide an expansive portrait of possible careers. A complementary resource for the Foundations of Adult Education."
-Mary V. Alfred, PhD., Professor Emerita, Texas A&M University
"Career Pathways in Adult Education will be valuable to those learning about the field of adult education for the first time as well as those seeking to transfer their adult education experiences and skills to a different segment of the field."
-Ronald M. Cervero, PhD., Professor and Deputy Director, Health Professions Education, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
"This book thoughtfully details a wide-ranging exploration of adult education opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and careers. The authors provide a toolbox of expertise to build a foundation for instructional and administrative success in adult education. A must-read for anyone striving to impact lifelong learners!"
-Kelly Mobray, Director of Adult Education, Salina Public Schools
