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1980 – PresentInto The Future of Adult

Education

Liu YangPeng ZhangYuesong Wu

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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

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HISTROY OF ADULT EDUCATION

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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IMPORTANT PEOPLE

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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).

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FUTURE OF ADULT EDUCATION

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

-On-site mentorship-Scholarship programs

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

• http://www.carold.ca/home/about-us/honorary-members• http://barbberrynb.tripod.com/ed4042/id1.html• http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/2006/tough.html• www.lawfoundationbc.org/itoolkit.asp?pg=Funding• www.vancity.com/MyCommunity/NotForProfit/Grants/CommunityProj

ectGrants• www.harmonyfdn.ca• www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca/grants/index.htm• www.centreforsustainability.ca/programs/• http://

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/application/employmentinsurance.shtml