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The Role of Adult Learning and Education in Community Development: A Case Study of New York
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Doctor of Business Administration
Abstract
The pivotal role of adult learning and education in community development especially within New York City will be explored. It will examine the various adult education programs as well as their notable contributions towards socioeconomic development within local communities. The study employs both quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews (mixed-methods) with an aim to evaluate the role of Adult Education in economic growth, social cohesion, personal empowerment and overall community well-being. Adult learners and educators? successes together with challenges experienced in NYC are highlighted on this case study. Key findings provide evidence that adult education programmes increase employability as well as career advancement opportunities while promoting civic participation and social inclusion. The study also identifies program implementation strategies that yield results and offers policy recommendations for supporting further initiatives on adult education. The article by shedding light on the transformative power of adult learning emphasizes continued educational opportunities as a way to enhance community development. For policy makers, educators and community leaders who seek to use adult education as a tool for social progress, the research findings provide some useful insights.
Keywords
Adult Learning, Education, Community Development, New York, Economic Growth, Social Cohesion, Personal Empowerment, Civic Participation
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How to cite this paper
@article{1706084,
author = {Dr. Michael Olumide Edwards-Fapohunda},
title = {The Role of Adult Learning and Education in Community Development: A Case Study of New York},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
pages = {437-454},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706084.pdf},
abstract = {The pivotal role of adult learning and education in community development especially within New York City will be explored. It will examine the various adult education programs as well as their notable contributions towards socioeconomic development within local communities. The study employs both quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews (mixed-methods) with an aim to evaluate the role of Adult Education in economic growth, social cohesion, personal empowerment and overall community well-being. Adult learners and educators? successes together with challenges experienced in NYC are highlighted on this case study. Key findings provide evidence that adult education programmes increase employability as well as career advancement opportunities while promoting civic participation and social inclusion. The study also identifies program implementation strategies that yield results and offers policy recommendations for supporting further initiatives on adult education. The article by shedding light on the transformative power of adult learning emphasizes continued educational opportunities as a way to enhance community development. For policy makers, educators and community leaders who seek to use adult education as a tool for social progress, the research findings provide some useful insights.},
keywords = {Adult Learning, Education, Community Development, New York, Economic Growth, Social Cohesion, Personal Empowerment, Civic Participation},
month = {July},
}