Going Further: Adult Educators Reflect on the Impact of Further Education on Themselves and Their Communities.

摘要: A qualitative study examined the impact of training provided by Education Studies Department in Dublin City University on adult educators sector. It investigated whether courses had an effect their professional lives as within individual centers and own students a formal university setting. The graduating class 200 (70% female 60% age 40 or older) was asked to indicate reasons for pursuing diploma Further Training. were further explored through interviews with students. In area personal development, improved self-esteem greater confidence tended validate experiential learning and, while promotion did not feature priority, course involvement greatly enhanced employability. continuing progression rates taken indicator success providing adults secure environment which study. survey completers at Certificate and/or Diploma level since 1997 indicated substantial rate studies. Change ideological activist evident from all respondents relation work conducted lesser extent broader community. Students used improve working conditions quality they trainees. (Contains 11 references.) (YLB) Reproductions supplied EDRS are best that can be made original document. Going Further: Adult Educators Reflect Impact Themselves Their Communities Gerry McNamara Carmel Mulcahy Joe Curry U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office Educational Research Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION X CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced received person organization originating it. O Minor changes have reproduction quality. Points view opinions stated this do necessarily represent official OERI position policy. 2 PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY