Change agents: Professional development for adult educators

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English - February 27, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MB
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There are many reasons why people drop out of high school education, from bullying or family circumstances to having unrecognised learning difficulties. So, how can staff professional development bring lasting change in education for those who've missed out?

Research by Dr Alexandra Youmans and Dr Lorraine Godden suggests that paying greater attention to the professional development of teachers and support staff can increase the accessibility of adult education and improve educational outcomes for adult learners.

Read more about their research: doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2022.2062716

Read the original article in Research Outreach