Three reasons for taking adult education out of the classroom
Three Quick Ones. Using outdoors as a learning environment for children and youth has become more popular. Should we follow the same path with adult education?
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Three Quick Ones. Using outdoors as a learning environment for children and youth has become more popular. Should we follow the same path with adult education?
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What does taking adult education out of the classroom mean, both literally and figuratively?
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