Career pathways in adult education : perspectives and opportunities /
edited by Catherine H. Monaghan, E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, and Paul G. Putman.
- xxii, 250 pages ; 27 cm.
- American Association for Adult and Continuing Education .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. Primary Skills of an Adult Educator -- Part 2. Practitioner's Voices.
"Adult education is a multi-billion-dollar endeavor across the globe; however, there has never been a book that focused solely on careers in adult education. Indeed, adult education faculty typically can only discuss a fraction of the options available during introductory classes and advising sessions with students, and other existing books address traditional faculty career pathways and careers in student affairs and higher education administration. Career Pathways in Adult Education aggregates and draws out the competencies and possibilities for a satisfying career in the wide-ranging 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 sections, the book begins by examining practical, transferable skills that adult educators need to be successful in any adult education career. Chapters in the second section 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 and adjacent fields, 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 learn the importance of their programs"--
9781032195261 9781032195278
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Adult education Adult learning Career development Professional development Lifelong learning Workforce development