Inequities in Adult Education by Veronica Parker https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk What are some examples of inequities present in adult education (our school sites, offices, classrooms, etc.)? en-us 2024-08-08 15:26:51 UTC 2024-08-08 20:21:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070921879 Language and age barriers, adjusting curriculum for each class.

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]]> 2024-08-08 17:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922268 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922327 Sometimes there is a barrier between what the student is communicating, what they want, what they need, and what the support staff is understanding. Sometimes we don't have what they need and/or they don't understand what is available.

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Transportation

Language

Computer skills


]]> 2024-08-08 17:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922440 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922441 Inequities in mental health support for our students, teachers and staff.

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Language barrier for educated learners


Time constraints due to family or work obligations


Childcare for parents that can’t afford to have it.

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]]> 2024-08-08 17:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922467 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922476 Need more marketing for CTEC evening classes they are not pathway.

]]> 2024-08-08 17:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922476 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922502 -automated doors for parents and/or students with disabilities, children, etc

-traditional hours for nontraditional students. A good percentage of students are looking to forward their education but are unavailable during the day.

-childcare

-relevant programs for students

-registration forms in different languages

]]> 2024-08-08 17:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922502 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922576 I think one of the most important aspects of inequities I’ve come across is the of child care for our students.

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Special needs testing not very available for adults

Developing learning strategies or materials/applications that bridge the patent/child and finding time barriers to learning

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]]> 2024-08-08 17:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922925 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3070922945 Students often have experienced educational or language barriers when they come to us. Family and work obligations are the common reasons that prevent them from continuing/completing their classes/diploma.

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Language barriers, special needs issues, age related issues and unfamiliarity with the material presented resulting in different levels of success.

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Economic status

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]]> 2024-08-08 20:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3071015205 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3071015208 Most schools (organizations/facilities/services) in the US require people to drive. People who come to our school from other countries need to learn to drive or figure out some means of transportation to get here.

]]> 2024-08-08 20:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3071015208 https://padlet.com/parkernveronica/3rkqylw65nsdb5qk/wish/3071016717 I wouldn’t say students can’t afford some things like registration fees, book costs, etc., but I also think we can consider whether something is actually necessary or if the costs are unreasonable. This way it’s possible to remedy an underlying problem.

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