Lecturer (Adult Education)

Background

A lecturer in adult education teaches classes to grown-up learners, often in colleges, community centres, or online platforms. They plan lessons, deliver teaching, mark assignments, and help students develop new skills or knowledge in their chosen subject. They might teach anything from basic literacy and numeracy to professional qualifications or hobby courses.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Lecturer→Head of Department→Curriculum Manager→Educational Director

Publications

Journal of Adult EducationAdults Learning

Books

Teaching AdultsThe Adult LearnerDesigning Instruction for Adult Learners

Key Figures

Malcolm KnowlesPaulo Freirebell hooksStephen Brookfield

Classification

SIC Code8299, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference374.1, 371.1For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Adult Education TeacherFurther Education LecturerCommunity EducatorAdult Learning Instructor

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