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The four regional editions of this year's Guide will include comprehensive editorial that is aimed at giving accurate and well-informed advice to the reader, covering issues such as lifelong learning and the work life balance. The following is a brief outline of the adult education themes and issues tackled in the upcoming 2008/2009 edition:
Achieving their Goals – Three case studies of learners who achieved their professional and personal goals through adult education.
Finding a Worklife Balance – How to make time in a busy schedule through techniques such as time management, alternative working arrangements, etc.
Changing Direction with a New Career – A look at the most common reasons for changing career, and how to go about it effectively using techniques such as thorough research and getting the right qualification through an evening class.
A Guide to Effective Adult Learning – Study plans, time management, exam techniques, note-taking, assessing your strengths and weaknesses; key advice aimed at the unique challenges faced by the adult learner.
Top Tips for Healthy Living – Everyone can find their own personal healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, sports, exercise and of course, exercising the brain through active learning!
Get Certified – A detailed guide to the National Framework of Qualifications: vital info for those seeking to improve their academic and professional prospects with an evening class.
Supportive Resources – Detailed advice on the financial and information supports available to adult learners; from non-nationals to adults returning to education.
University Profiles (Dublin & Leinster only) – Profiles of these major part-time course providers (including DIT).
Education Providers (all editions except Dublin) – A guide to all the higher and further education evening class providers in the region, including private colleges.
Success and Progress in Your Region (all editions except Dublin) - Highlighting the latest economic, social and education developments in your area.
Cultural & Leisure Activities (all editions except Dublin) – Profile of five excellent activities in your area, involving sports & fitness and cultural learning - not all education takes place in the classroom!
Events & Festivals Directory (all editions except Dublin) - What's happening in your region? A comprehensive list of events and festivals leading all the way into 2009.
Category Introductions – Introducing every single course category - Professional Bodies; Health, Wellbeing & Personal Development; Languages; IT, Computers & Science; Crafts & Leisure Pursuits; Arts & Humanities; Business; Sports & Fitness (including a Fitness Club Directory); and Distance/Online Learning - is an article exploring the benefits of taking a course in that particular subject.
The Course Listings - Providing a Guide that is easy to use is of major importance in our design and editorial process. All courses therefore, are divided into carefully selected categories (see above) and are also aphabetically listed. Information, such as contact details, class times, level of award, etc., is clearly provided for every single course listed in the Guide.
Resources & Contacts - At the back of each Guide is a complete directory of practically every useful Resource & Contact that is relevant to adult education in your region.
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