1980 – present aded360 presentation

1980 – PresentInto The Future of Adult

Education

Liu YangPeng ZhangYuesong Wu

Content • History of Adult

Education - 1980 – Present

• Important People - Allen Tough

- Roby Kid- Gordon Selman

• Future of Adult Education - Community Funded

Programs- Public Funded

Programs

- Employer Funded Training

- For Profit Education Services- Internet and Social

Media- Post Secondary

Institutions

• References

HISTROY OF ADULT EDUCATION

History of Adult Education Turn of the Century • Large immigrant population.• Federal and provincial policy have been

changed and developed educational movements.• Need for rapid growth to become a nation- Economy.• Education/ learning required for trained.• Development of informal training through

community groups (YMCA) and churches.• Frontier colleges- student teachers in work

camps.

History of Adult Education 1980 – Present • Change in government funding – reversal.• Policy shift from “institutional-state” to the

“market-state” approach.• Ideological, social and economic effects

upon social policy decisions• “business liberalism” – fiscal vs. social

“well-being”- Programs tracked and measured – fiscal performance.

History of Adult Education

1980 – Present • Transfers historically to provinces in areas

of health care, education and social economic assistance fell off

-cuts from the provinces to their municipalities.

-social policy focus on costs alone.-1988 to 2001 transfers from federal and provincial governments fell from 23 to

16 percent.-Example – local Surrey School District’s Continuing Education Program courses

only offered if they pay for themselves, and not just for the purpose of learning something.

History of Adult Education 1980 – Present • Social policy indoctrination of society

-public has been convinced by successive, business-oriented governments

that monetary debt is more significant than social debt.

- not debt in itself that now matters but rather how policy analysts, politicians, and others interpret the causes and importance of debt.

History of Adult Education 1980 – Present • Sociology of knowledge/ “globalization”–

redirection of funding-Federal and provincial governments are becoming more heavily influenced by

business interests.-Governments have been counselled on the dangers of not being economically viable

to compete on the world stage.-Government/business equation – joint,

decision-making councilsEX: funds being routed out of general support programs to specific areas that support policy & only academics working in desired areas have access to these funds.

History of Adult Education 1980 – Present • Adult learning comes full-circle (evolution

key to survival)-local, community-supported efforts as

opposed to government funding -social movement becoming more important

now than in last few decades with slow withdrawal of government support.

Community Education, 1980

History of Adult Education 1980 – Present

-professionals in Adult Education now expected to become socially

active to keep effectiveness of programs

Ex: must challenge policies with social truths & multidisciplinary approach into

the future of ADED & technology, online learning and social media huge factors for future adult learning

Printmaking, Community Education, 1980

History of Adult Education

1980 – Present• Adult learning comes full-circle (evolution key

to survival)-local, community-supported efforts as opposed to government funding. -social movement becoming more important now

than in last few decades with slow withdrawal of government support.

-professionals in Adult Education now expected to become socially active to maintain

effectiveness of programs. EX: must challenge policies with social truths & multidisciplinary approach into the future of ADED & technology, online learning and social media huge factors for future adult learning

IMPORTANT PEOPLE

Important PeopleAllen Tough • Allen Tough is

professor emeritus at the University of Toronto who researcher on self-directed learning.

• He was born in 1963 until present.

(International Adult and Continuing Education)

Important People

• Professor Allen Tough has been recognized in both adult learning and self-directed learning.

• He has contributed to the Adult education, Future Studies, and SETI.

(International of Adult and Continuing Education)

Important People

Achievement • Professor Allen Tough’s first book was

about the adult’s learning projects, and it was one of ten classical books in adult education.

• In 2006, Professor Allen Tough was awarded the Malcolm Knowles Self-Directed Learning Award.

• On May 6, 2006, Professor Allen Tough was inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame.

Important People

Roby Kidd• Roby Kidd was one of

important Canadian Adult Educators in the 20th century.

• Roby Kidd was born in 1915-1982 in Saskatchewan.

• Roby Kidd will continue to influence students, teachers, and leaders in adult education into the 21st century.

Important People• From 1961-1981, he received many

Honorary different University, such as University of British Columbia, Trent University, McGill University, Laurencan University, and York University.

• Roby Kidd had several publications:“Adult Education in the Canadian University”

“Adult Education in the Caribbean”“Adult Learning: A ‘Design for Development”“How Adults Learn”“Financing Continuing Education”

(The Canadian Association for Adult Education, J. Roby Kidd)

Important PeopleGordon Selman • Gordon Selman dedicated his career to

Adult Education. • “He was an associate professor in Adult

Education in the University of British Columbia until his retirement in 1992” (The Carold Institute).

• He and other co-authors have written a famous university text, “The Foundations of Adult Education in Canada” (The Carold Institute).

FUTURE OF ADULT EDUCATION

Future of Adult Education What May It Look Like:• Critical during economic downturns,

natural disasters, globalization• Critical during prosperous times• Critical with the changing face of

technology• Critical for preservation of environment,

natural resources, cultural traditions, health and welfare

• Important to be in any formats (self directed, classroom, online, etc)

Future of Adult Education

Community Funded ProgramsThe following are some of associations providing adult education for different target groups

• Law Foundation Fund Funding can be accessed for: Legal Education Legal Research Legal Aid Law Reform Law Libraries Graduate Fellowships

Grants range from $15K - $75K

Future of Adult Education

Community Funded Programs• Vancity Community Project Grants Funding can be accessed for: Climate Change Poverty Social Economy Issues

• Mclean Foundation Funding can be accessed for: Arts Conservation Education Health and Welfare

Future of Adult Education

Community Funded Programs• Harmony Foundation Learning opportunities in: Environmental Education Building Sustainable Society Programs Green Cities Tools for Community Action Community and Climate Change Biodiversity Water Green Garden Project and Greenworks Youth Vision

• The innovative training programs and educational materials provide a framework for groups to develop local initiatives on environmental issues.

Future of Adult Education

Community Funded Programs• Vancouver FoundationFunding can be accessed towards: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Children, Youth and Families Education Environment Health and Social Development Medical Research Youth and Homelessness Youth Philanthropy

• In addition to the above funding programs, the foundation also has special grant and partnership programs.

Future of Adult EducationCommunity Funded Programs• The Centre for Sustainability -Partners in Organizational Development (POD) grants provided for:

Social Services POD (health and social service organizations)

Arts POD (arts and heritage organizations)EnviroPOD (environmental organizations)

-Technical Assistance Program (TAP) available to Non-for-Profit Aboriginal Organizations for:

Arts Leadership Program

Future of Adult EducationGovernment Funded ProgramsThe following are some of associations providing adult education for different target groups• Human Resources Development Canada –

Service Canada-The backbone of funding for several programs including

Adult Education.-Federal – Provincial partnership with a $52 million dollar

operating cost.-Canada’s Economic Action Plan will invest $100 million

over next 3 years to support Aboriginal people to transition into the workforce

-$15 million is committed for employment and skills training programs for unemployed British Columbians.

-Employer sponsored training helps businesses with financial assistance to support training activities and prevent lay offs.

Future of Adult EducationGovernment Funded Programs• Health Canada Foundation

Funding can be accessed toward:Projects aimed at reducing drug use among youthHealth promotion

• Government of Canada

Information on funding and education can be accessed toward:

ImmigrationEmployment InsuranceOld Age SecurityEmploymentStarting a BusinessTravelling Abroad

Future of Adult Education

Employer Funded ProgramsThe following are some of associations providing adult education for different target groups• British Columbia Safety Authority

-Employees receive subsidies for work related education up to $1500.

-Employee receive subsidies for non-work related education up to $1500.

-Professional accreditation, in-house apprenticeship and internship and career planning services subsidies.

Future of Adult Education

Employer Funded Programs• Canadian Security Intelligence Services

(CSIS)

-Offers relocation support services for employees

-Language training-Tuition subsidies-On-site training centres

• Tim Hortons

In addition to several community funded programs, Tim Hortons offers employees:

-Scholarships up to $1000-Innovative training and seminars

Future of Adult EducationEmployer Funding Programs• McDonald’s Restaurants Employers are provided with:

-On-site mentorship-Scholarship programs

Future of Adult EducationFor Profit Education ServicesThe following are some of associations providing adult education at a cost to its target audience• Mission Chamber of Commerce -Classes on understanding social media

• A – Security -Training for Security Officers

• BC Schizophrenia Society -Training on how to deal with mental illness, health, medications, and self help skills

Future of Adult EducationFor Profit Education Services • Public Speaking Tips for You

-Speak Fearlessly and Confidently at Company

Meeting• Foodsafe-Courses.com

-Foodsafe 1 day courses

Future of Adult EducationInternet and Social MediaE-learning is becoming a public trend, making global adult learning more convenient, easier and cost effective.• Broadband and Cable Television

-Offered most major suppliers: Shaw, Telus, Bell, etc Speciality Networks: HGTV, Food, National

Geographic, etc• Youtube

-Offers video sharing “How to & Style” video category Categories also include: news, politics, science,

technology, etc• Facebook

-Social networking Group and community events

Future of Adult Education Post Secondary Institutions Several types of institutes are available at a cost to the user. These institutes range from technical institutes, colleges, universities to continuing education centres. Courses vary from classroom, mentorships, online, blended (classroom / online) to self-directed learning depending upon the forum and desired result.• Simon Fraser University

-Offers academic and non-academic courses.-Offers Certificates, Diplomas, Undergraduates and Graduates Degree programs in various fields.

Future of Adult EducationPost Secondary Institutions • Douglas College

-Offers academic and non-academic courses.-Offers Certificates, Diplomas, and transfer courses into Undergraduates Degree programs in various

fields.-Offers a variety of continuing education classes in a

variety of subjects including: ESL, First Aid, Leadership, etc.• British Columbia Institute of Technology

-Offers apprenticeships and trades certification.-Offers Certificates, Diplomas, and Undergraduates

Degree programs in various fields.

References • ADED 360 Course Pack; Adult Education in Canada: History and

Trends• Palys, T. S. (1988, April). The profs and profits picture. Canadian

Business, 157-158.• Palys, Ted, & Atchison, Chris (2008, 2003). Research Decisions:

Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives (4th ed). Toronto, On: Thomson-Nelson Canada Ltd.

• Polster, C. (1998). From public resource to industry’s instrument: Reshaping the production of knowledge in Canada’s universities. Canadian Journal of Communication, 23(1), 91-106.

• Selman, G.  Adult education in Canada: Historical Essays.  Toronto: Thompson

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