adult education

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adult education

Adults attend an evening adult education class in a community center.

Definition

Noun: 1. A course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study: A structured program of learning designed specifically for mature individuals who are not enrolled in a traditional, full-time educational institution. It often aims to provide vocational skills, personal enrichment, or foundational knowledge.

Usage
  • General Context: Refers to the entire field or concept of providing educational opportunities to adults.
  • Specific Context: Can refer to a single class, program, or course offered within this field.
  • Common Prepositions: "in adult education," "adult education courses," "adult education program."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The community college offers a wide range of adult education classes in the evenings.
    • She decided to pursue adult education to finally earn her high school diploma.
    • Funding for adult education has been increased to support workforce development.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lifelong learning": A closely related concept emphasizing continuous learning throughout one's life, of which adult education is a key component.
  • "Continuing education": Often used synonymously with adult education, particularly for non-degree courses taken after formal education.
Variants and Related Words
  • Adult learner (n): A person who participates in adult education.
    • The program is tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner.
  • Night school (n): A traditional form of adult education where classes are held in the evening.
    • He learned carpentry through night school.
Synonyms
  • Continuing education: Education provided for adults after their initial formal schooling.
  • Further education: (Primarily UK) Education beyond secondary school, often including vocational training for adults.
Related Phrases
  • "Access course": (Primarily UK) A type of adult education course designed to prepare students for university-level study.
  • "Vocational training": A common focus of adult education programs aimed at teaching specific trade skills or job-related competencies.
adult education

Adults attend an evening adult education class in a community center.

Noun
  1. a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study