Read your class-mates posts and reply to at least two of your classmates. Your comments should be meaningful (not simply “Yeah, me too” or “I agree”). (2.5 pts for each full meaningful response). Make sure you include following in your response:

    start by greeting the class-mate by name
    contribute to one or two of his/her discussion point with your view
    Pose any related questions you might have

Read your class-mates posts and reply to at least two of your classmates. Your comments should be meaningful (not simply “Yeah, me too” or “I agree”). (2.5 pts for each full meaningful response). Make sure you include following in your response:

    start by greeting the class-mate by name
    contribute to one or two of his/her discussion point with your view
    Pose any related questions you might have

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
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Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
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Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
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Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
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Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
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Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=9178913&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=9178913&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=9178913&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=9178913&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Assignment 1: Review a Journal Article Related to Adult Education, Training, or Lifelong Learning

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Each student is expected to complete an article review associated with the field of adult education, training, or lifelong learning.
First, select one (1) of the following scholarly journal articles to review:
Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 13(1), 56-71.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=71275487&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Compton, J. I., Cox, E., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Adult learners in transition. New directions for student services, (114), 73-80. doi:10.1002/ss.208 (9 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=22456071&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Merriam, S. B. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2001(89). (13 pages)
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=9178913&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Sheridan, J. (2007). Lifelong learning in a postmodern age: Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education.LLI Review, 24-6.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e0h&AN=27448834&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Next, write a three to five (3-5) page review of the selected article in which you include the following items. Note: Make each numbered item below a heading in your review:

List the name of the article you selected in APA format and why you selected the article.
Summarize both the content of the article and the writer(s) conclusion and / or recommendation(s).
Evaluate how the article contributes to your understanding of adult education, training or lifelong learning.
Provide one (1) example of new idea or concept that you learned by reading the article and how you would train a class on the idea or concept.
Suggest at least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the article. Provide support for your rationale.
Based on your current or preferred career, reflect on how the contents or findings of the article can be applied to your career.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page (if applicable) are not included in the required assignment page length.
Click here to view Assignment 1 Rubric.

Question #1.

“Access and Growth of Adult Education, Training, and Lifelong Learning”  Please respond to the following:

From the readings, suggest at least three (3) ways that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had an impact on access to higher education for American citizens. Investigate the impact that the law has had on your career as a student, or as a current or future educator. Respond to at least one (1) other student.

Question #2.

“Programs, Services, and Activities”  Please respond to the following:

Note: Choose one (1) of the following discussion topics to respond to.

Research volunteer organizations within your community. Select one (1) organization of interest to you, and examine the types of training that the organization uses to prepare its volunteers. Suggest one (1) recommendation for improvement to the training. If you do not believe the training needs improvement, specify the main reasons why you think it is effective in its current state. Respond to at least one (1) other student.
Research workforce training programs within your county or state. Investigate the ways that the county and / or state uses workforce training programs to address unemployment issues. Decide whether or not the workforce training programs are effective, and justify your decision. Respond to at least one (1) other student.