Organizations for Lifelong Learning

ORGANIZATIONS FOR LIFELONG LEARNINGLearning Team B: John Ross Johnson, Jae McCarley, Nikcole Little, Ijeffrey Rice, Danetra QuatermanAET/580Michael BurnettApril 11, 2016

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION

• The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) is based upon an international organization

that focuses on education policy, procedures and economic issues that are primarily based in the United

Kingdom. This organization is an independent agency that focuses on research based upon economic

and social issues that may be pertinent and relevant toward learning through various aspects of work

that will lead to heightened workforce based on socioeconomic factors.

• The organization focuses on the fact that there are many people e on benefits however, there is a large

employment gap that tends to be unfilled. Therefore, the NIACE embarks on focusing programs to

maximize the skillset, diversity, and training of working adults.


• Philosophy – The NIACE focuses on working with a multitude of organizations and councils to

provide more opportunities to inclusive communities to help build and stabilize the economy

(Learning and Working Institute, 2016)

• Populations served- The NIACE works with a variety of organizations which in turns provides the

company with a diversified portfolio of businesses they partner with in conjunction to sectors of

the organization and community that are serviced (Learning and Working Institute, 2016).


• Specific needs addressed focus on providing people with the skills and

functions they need to achieve and maximize career opportunities

therefore, decreasing the gap in the work force. Expanding the basic

knowledge of skills sets to help increase earning potential as a more

productive and skilled individual will have the opportunity to increase their

earning potential (Learning and Working Institute, 2016).

COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CAEL)

• Philosophy and approach to lifelong learning• The mission statement of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

(CAEL) is to “ advance lifelong learning in partnership with educational institutions, employers, labor organizations, government, and communities. CAEL works to remove policy and organizational barriers to learning opportunities, identifies and disseminates effective practices, and delivers value-added services (Philanthropedia, n.d.).” Nowadays college students vary from the stereotypical 18 to 23-year-old. Increasingly, working adults strive to reach desired economic goals by pursuing a college degree. Traditional colleges are not prepared for the influx of the non-traditional students. CAEL’s Adult Learning Focused Institution (ALFI) Initiative focuses on helping higher learning institutions aid today’s adult learners. At the core of the ALFI Initiative is a framework known as CAEL’s Principles of Effectiveness for Serving Adult Learners that recommends alternative policies and practices that universities can implement or adopt that either eliminates or alleviates obstacles to realizing degree completion.


• Programs offered: • 1) webinars:

• a) Developing Challenging Exams (to determine prior knowledge); b) How to Serve Adult Learners Effectively

• 2) workshops: • a) Fundamentals of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA); b) Implementing an

Effective PLA Program, c) Faulty Assessor Training; and d) Competency-Based Education and Assessment

• 3) certifications:• a) Career and Education Advisor certifications; and b) online PLA

certifications


• Populations served and needs addressed:• Employers – CAEL develops employee education programs for the workforce to develop talent at all levels.• adult students - CAEL aids high school graduates who do not go directly to college but take a break as they begin

a higher learning program.• colleges and universities – CAEL helps colleges service the needs of adult learners transitioning to higher

learning programs.• • workforce and economic developers -CAE aids with the understanding of employers’ needs, workers’ skills and

training; CAEL links the two. • • adult students - CAEL gives working adults access to adult-friendly colleges, recognition for life and work

experiences, and new ways to pay for education. CAEL helps adult learners earn college credit for what they already know and helps them find career and education options in growth industries.

• • Military and Veterans – CAEL provides active duty and military access to military-friendly universities, recognition

for life and military experiences0 and paths to civilian jobs• • Low income and unemployed – CAEL helps them return to school by allowing them access to The Right Way

Forward, The Wrong Choices and Long-term Employability • Employees – CAEL allows employees access to aid adult learners choose the right career, select the right school

and earn degree or quicker • Older workers – CAEL identifies what adult learners need to prepare for this new stage of their work life and

helps organizations create roles that both address emerging needs and also offer the flexibility that many seek.

THE COALITION OF LIFELONG LEARNING ORGANIZATION

Philosophy and approach to lifelong learning: The viewpoint and

attitude to lifelong initiates offered by The Coalition of Lifelong Learning

Organization is an evolving association created to help others understand

the significance of constant learning. The developmental process of

technology used throughout learning suggested that education is a

necessary is important to excel in today’s society.


• Programs offered: The Programs offered by The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organization (COLLO)

include assistances that support and motivate the learner to complete their desired programs. It also

helps identify complications learners may have with absorbing information.

• The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organization (COLLO) serves a population of many. These members

include any person who has chosen to further his or her education. Any association or organization

that has an involvement in adult learning is also eligible for affiliation. The relationships connected

with COLLO helps facilitators express what is needed to better assist students. It also allows learners

to offer suggestions that would assist in getting their needs met regarding education.


• Specific needs addressed: (COLLO) The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organization addressed

specific needs of learners. The basics may not always be easy to acquire in this technology based

society, but COLLO has created many advantages to assist in life. According to Collo (2014) “The

overall purpose of the Coalition is to operate on a non-profit basis for the promotion of social

welfare by developing, maintaining and improving a balanced system of lifelong learning.” There

are times when adults can become displaced. Programs such as this offer encouragement to

continue in life by making steps towards improving individual situations.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Philosophy and approach to lifelong learning • Provide leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth

and development; unifying adult educators; fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and the best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.

• Programs offered• Webinar • Conferences• Membership options• Online resources• Member Insurance• Access to National Literacy Advocacy List

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Populations served• Individuals • Students• Retiree AAACE members• Affiliates

• Specific needs addressed• Access to publications, conferences, and webinars that promote leadership

among adult learners.

SIMILARITIES OF THESE LIFELONG LEARNING

ORGANIZATIONS• The CAEL, COLLO, and AAACE all strive to provide opportunities for

students trying to further their education by aiding these students through the educational process. These programs all have tools to make their learning and transition back into college or a classroom go more smoothly

• All of the organizations strive to help learners no matter their age

• Each of the organizations make a push in the utilization of technologies available to the learners. In our ever changing and fast paced world, technology allows the learner to be connected to people at any given moment for the maximized educational experience

DIFFERENCES OF THESE LIFELONG LEARNING

ORGANIZATIONS• The NIACE is an organization that is not necessarily set up to help adult

learners just to gain more knowledge or to finish a degree, but to help them increase their productivity at work or reach their maximum pay by increasing their skills within a specific job setting

• The CAEL has broadened its horizons and has a larger targeted audience than the other three organizations and reaches more adult learners.

• CAEL also offers certification to show the credentials of its adult learners as they progress throughout the courses and programs within the CAEL.

WORKS CITED• CAEL. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.cael.org/

• Learning and Working Institute (2016). Retrieved from http://www.learningandwork.org.uk/

• Philanthtropedia. (n.d.). The council for adult and experiential learning (CAEL) Retrieved from http://www.myphilanthropedia.org/top-nonprofits/national/workforce-development/2010/the-council-for-adult-and-experiential-learning-cael

• The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organization. (2014). the Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organization (COLLO). Retrieved from http://www.thecollo.org/aboutus.php#membership

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