Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use research to reinforce your ideas.Over lunch, you and Mary meet to discuss next steps with t

Some topics you might consider in your reflection include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reflect on the adult learning theories (e.g., andragogy, self-directed learning, experiential learning, and transformative learning) that were addressed in this course. Think about which theory had the greatest influence on your thoughts and perceptions about how adults learn.

• Reflect on the impact of technology and e-learning on adult education, training, and lifelong learning in past ten (10) years. Consider the impact that technology advances such as integrated learning systems, social media or electronic gaming may have on adult educators and trainers as well as curriculum designers in the next five (5) years.

• Reflect on the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 including Title IX, Affirmative Action, the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (G.I. Bill) and other federal legislation and programs had on increasing access to learning opportunities for traditionally underserved populations.

• Reflect on the theoretical foundations and real-world practice of adult education, training, and lifelong learning as a profession.

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Create an eight to ten (8-10) slide presentation in which you:

1. Rate your understanding of adult education theories and practices prior to completing this course compared to your understanding of adult education theories and practices upon completing the course. Examine the extent to which your understanding of adult education, training, and lifelong learning has changed from Week 1 until now.

2. Construct your own definition of adult education.

3. Explore the key concepts that you have learned in this course that you believe will have the greatest impact on your approach to educating adults in your current or future career.

4. Select at least two (2) of the key concepts that you discussed above. Devise a strategy that outlines the steps you could take to apply the selected concepts at your current or future workplace.

5. Narrate each slide, using a microphone, and indicate what you would say if you were actually presenting in front of an audience.