A case study of adult education and literacy programs and the transition to remote services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wang, Chih-Wei, Sainz, Amanda, Joshi, Suresh C. and Alfred, Mary V. (2022) A case study of adult education and literacy programs and the transition to remote services during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 34 (1). pp. 37-50. ISSN 1939-4225

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted the Texas Division of Adult Education. As a result, Texas's grant-funded adult education and literacy (AEL) programs transitioned to remote instruction. There was a need to understand how this unfolded. Thus, the purpose of this case study was to explore how the Texas Division of Adult Education guided AEL programs in the transition to remote services. Several published records were collected and analyzed using document and content analysis. The research findings revealed effective crisis management strategies and professional development interventions implemented by state leadership. This study also highlights the challenges and potential advantages of remote learning. These outcomes are helpful because they could guide other state agencies in incorporating remote learning courses. Ultimately, professional development training evaluations indicated the need for further program support to foster training transfer. This article concludes with implications for AEL programs and suggestions for future research.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Adult Education | Crisis | Distance Education | Remote Instruction | Virtual Professional Development
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling
Depositing User: Amees Mohammad
Date Deposited: 11 Jan 2023 06:37
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2023 06:37
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/nha3.20352
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/5421

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