Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&browse=true&N=3+4024 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742036 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1589739 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667373 Its a statistic thats sure to surprise: close to 45 percent of postsecondary students in the United States today do not enroll in college directly out of high school and many attend part-time. Following a tradition of self-improvement as old as the Republic, the nontraditional college student is becoming the norm. Back to School is the first book to look at the schools that serve a growing population of second-chancers, exploring what higher education-in the fullest sense of the term-can offer our rapidly changing society and why it is so critical to support the institutions that make it possible for millions of Americans to better their lot in life. In the anecdotal style of his bestselling Possible Lives, Rose crafts rich and moving vignettes of people in tough circumstances who find their way; who get a second . . . or third . . . or even fourth chance; and who, in a surprising number of cases, reinvent themselves as educated, engaged citizens. Rose reminds us that our nations economic and civic future rests heavily on the health of the institutions that serve millions of everyday people-not simply the top twenty universities in U.S. News and World Report-and paints a vivid picture of the community colleges and adult education programs that give so many a shot at reaching their aspirations-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1100782 Taking courses online is a popular and convenient way to earn a degree or certification from the comfort of your home computer. Here is everything you need to find a program, apply for admission, and become a star student. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1114398 ...the ideal companion for anyone who spent his school days gazing out the window and now realizes how much he missed. It provides a full and fascinating education, covering all the key subjects in twenty easy lessons...--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1271417 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=993855 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1012240 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1215406 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1163299 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=689817 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=667361 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1226667 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1226666 Presents four units on language and literacy skills for working in the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1126762 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=278724 Targeting issues critical to assessment and intervention, this resource devotes attention to learning disabilities (LD) and literacy in adults. Focusing on the diverse needs of students within adult programs, the book describes: how and when to screen for LD, the pros and cons of identification of adults with LD, specific methods for teaching adults who have LD. It introduces a variety of diagnostic systems for screening adults who are at high risk for having a learning disability. And when areas of difficulty are identified, this practical and positive guide details plans for matching student needs to instructional strategies in literacy and math skills. Furthermore, revealing case studies illustrate how adults with LD can make smooth and successful transitions from educational settings to the workplace.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=246249 Faced with the possibility of a significantly extended lifespan, many Americans can expect to enjoy continued growth and development well past the traditional age of retirement. Elderlearning examines the important role of learning in maintaining the health, quality of life, and longevity of older adults, and in providing opportunities for them to take on new roles in society. This book includes the results of the first comprehensive survey on the topic of adult learning in men and women over the age of 55. The authors provide key data on the sources, topics, and extent of the current learning activities of older adults, as well as on their preferred learning modes. Adult learning is viewed from the perspective of providers of learning services, as well as from the viewpoint of individual learners. This information is based on extensive interviews with elderlearners and with learning services providers across the country. The authors also discuss the policy implications of the elderlearning phenomenon at the federal, state, and institutional levels. They conclude the book with a recommended eight-point agenda for improving service to this rapidly growing segment of the population. Elderlearning will be a valuable aid to anyone involved in developing - or teaching - programs designed to meet the needs of older adults, as well as to elderlearners themselves.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=209717 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=158724 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=739884 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=191246 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=218935 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=219748 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=258398