Career Pathways in Adult Education

Catherine H. Monaghan is Associate Professor Emeritus of Adult, Professional, and Higher Education at Cleveland State University, USA.E. Paulette Isaac-Savage is Professor of Adult Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and is President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), USA.Paul G. Putman is President and CEO of the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), USA.

"Career Pathways in Adult Education is a well-timed resource. The authors crafted together a wealth of information and expertise for current and future practitioners. I recommend it as a required read for those exploring alternative career paths."-Anthony C. Adkisson, PhD., Principal Technical Assistant Consultant, American Institutes for Research"Career Pathways in Adult Education is a long-awaited resource answering the question, 'What can I do with a degree in adult education?' This excellent book is well conceptualized, drawing from research and practitioner experiences to provide an expansive portrait of possible careers. A complementary resource for the Foundations of Adult Education."-Mary V. Alfred, PhD., Professor Emerita, Texas A&M University"Career Pathways in Adult Education will be valuable to those learning about the field of adult education for the first time as well as those seeking to transfer their adult education experiences and skills to a different segment of the field."-Ronald M. Cervero, PhD., Professor and Deputy Director, Health Professions Education, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences"This book thoughtfully details a wide-ranging exploration of adult education opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and careers. The authors provide a toolbox of expertise to build a foundation for instructional and administrative success in adult education. A must-read for anyone striving to impact lifelong learners!"-Kelly Mobray, Director of Adult Education, Salina Public Schools

• ContentsForewordVanessa Sheared, Immediate Past President, AAACEPrefaceAbout the EditorsList of ContributorsIntroduction: A Career in Adult EducationE. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Paul G. Putman, and Catherine H. Monaghan Part I: Primary Skills of an Adult EducatorChapter 1: Overview of the Field of Adult EducationKayon Murray-Johnson and Jovita M. Ross-GordonChapter 2: Practical Skills for Teaching Adults Wendy Green and Alexander HoffmanChapter 3: Facilitation Skills Casandra BlassingameChapter 4: Program Planning Skills Christy M. Rhodes and Steven W. SchmidtChapter 5: Assessment, Evaluation, and Educational Research Skills Lilian H. HillChapter 6: Technology SkillsMichael D. PorterfieldPart II: Practitioner’s VoicesChapter 7: Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language/Family Literacy Stephanie W. CollinsChapter 8: Adult Environmental EducationWendy GriswoldChapter 9: Community-based Adult EducationHleziphi Naomie NyanungoChapter 10: ConsultingCathryn A. Hennes Chapter 11: Corporate Training, Global Learning and Talent ManagementMurray Winland and Catherine H. Monaghan Chapter 12: Correctional EducationRosary-Joyce Kennedy Chapter 13: Cultural Institutions and Museum EducationClaire AldenhuysenChapter 14: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionIan C. Barrett Chapter 15: Health Professions EducationMichael L. RowlandChapter 16: Military EducationRoyce Ann Collins and James B. MartinChapter 17: The Nonprofit SectorPaul G. PutmanChapter 18: Online Learning and Instructional Design Caryn Lanzo and Michael D. PorterfieldChapter 19: Policy Leadership in Adult Education ReformElizabeth A. Roumell, Alexis T. Cherewka, and Aaron J. ReynaChapter 20: Professional Development within the K-12 SettingChristina MeechaChapter 21: Professional OrganizationsShawna L. StricklandChapter 22: Religious EducationTrammell L. Bristol Chapter 23: Workforce Development Careers Yvonne Hunter-JohnsonConclusion: Creating a Career in Adult EducationAppendixIndex