What is adult education?
The definition or philosophy of adult education suggests the organization of groups for the betterment of individuals with similar interests.

Why is adult education important?
Basically adult education is important because of changing demographics, today’s global economy, and increased technology. Adults outnumber youth for the first time in American society. Globalization and increased technology brings much change and the need to learn new skills (Merriam, 1999).

What is motivation and why is it important?
Motivation is a concept that explains why people think and behave as they do (Weiner, 1992 in Wlodkowski, 1999).  It is important because it can diminish or enhance the learning process.  Without motivation, there is no learning (Wlodkowski, 1999).

How do gender and diversity affect learning?
Gender and culture affect how we experience and interpret life; they provide us with a “gender” or “cultural lens.”

What are the different learning styles?
The learning style types are field dependent and independent learners. Field dependent learners are heavily influenced by things going on around them, are more abstract learners, have global perceptions, and are sensitive to the social environment. Field independent learners are relatively uninfluenced by things going on around them, are more focused learners, are perceptive of discrete parts, and are analytical.