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Comparing Nontraditional Students in Brazil and in the United States: Policies and Practices
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
Nontraditional learners are the majority of college students in Brazil and are increasing in the US. A comparison of experiences may lead both countries to educational improvements.
Target Audience
Adult educators, police makers, faculty, staff and graduate students interested in adult/higher education.
Learning Outcomes
This study will help bridge cross-cultural understanding of other educational systems, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages and outcomes with regard to nontraditional learners. In addition, participants will be informed of policies to improve college access and success in higher education for nontraditional working students, in particular for marginalized populations.
Session Description
Brazil and the United States currently face different situations when it comes to nontraditional students. Whereas the majority of Brazilian college students would be classified as nontraditional, until recently, universities in the United States mostly catered to traditional students. However, the number of nontraditional students in the US continues to rise and universities need to adapt their programs to meet this change. Public policies have been implemented in Brazil for democratization and expansion of access to higher education. The comparison of public systems and institutional responses aimed at the success of nontraditional students may help US institutions adapt.
In this session we compare the educational context of nontraditional students in Brazil and in the US taking into consideration:
• Similarities and differences of nontraditional learners in both countries
• Challenges to access and persistence in college
• Policies and practices to promote access and persistence
• Outcomes of adult learners participating in higher education
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Friday November 8
Primary Presenter
Tereza Cristina Valverde, Texas State University - San Marcos
Work Title
Graduate Research Assistant
Additional Presenters: Enters In Order.
Dr. Jovita Ross-Gordon, Texas State University
Work Title
Professor