1. “are we there yet ?” the adult learning journey
Learning for All Conference
14th March 2012
Kenny Anderson

2. Scotland’s got talent How? ‘Determination really’
Why?
‘To get the education I didn’t get at school’
‘Yearning to do something with my life’
‘Get a good job’
Changes?
‘My sister used to say “get a grip” but now she’s telling people that her sister is going to University’
‘I was a painter and decorator, I am going to make a great nurse’
Glad you returned to education?
‘Absolutely’ ‘Definitely’ ‘Without a doubt’
Best bits?
‘human biology,’ ‘self discovery’ ‘confidence’ ‘making friends’
How?
‘Determination really’
‘Support was immense by everyone at College they pushed me’

3. are we there yet
is there a distinctive learning journey for the adult student
and the adult education practitioner

4. education throughout the life course
“an outrageous idea”
“an individual can become more and more of an adult, but there is no guarantee that ageing automatically brings with it maturity”

5. what can we do for our adult students
We like our age difference. Some of us remember the Milk Tray Man, some of us don’t.
We hadn’t studied for years.
We are our maths teacher on a Friday afternoon who made us love the subject.
We are our tutors who supported us when we thought we’d never complete the programme.
We are our children who helped around the house.
We are our partners who understood.
We will be graduates and work as primary and secondary school teachers, doctors, dentists scientists, physiotherapists, radiographers, archaeologists, psychologists, nurses, translators, social workers and so much more.

6. Contact us Kenny Anderson - Director
Scottish Wider Access Programme – West Consortium
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
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