Eliminating Barriers for Non-Traditional Minority Adult Learners (NMALs) in Online Spaces

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Author(s): Gloria Joanne Kramer-Gordon (Empire State College, SUNY, USA)and Elizabeth Gates Bradley (Empire State University, SUNY, USA)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 20
Source title: Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Amy E. Lyn (National University, USA)and Maggie Broderick (National University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch011

Keywords: Adult Learning / Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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With the rising cost of inflation, adults are considering returning to school. Yet, the family-work balance, cost of living, and prices of education create barriers for most, especially diverse adults in low-socioeconomic areas, English language learners (ELLs), and those labeled with a disability. As education has taken the lead in online spaces, barriers still have been overlooked to provide equitable and accessible educational platforms for adults. As motivation for a promising future drives non-traditional minority adult learners (NMALs) to return to school, education must be convenient, cost-effective, and inclusive. Furthermore, advancing technology and digital tools leave both educators and adult learners at a disadvantage. By incorporating professional development, fair access to technology, and WOW practices into online learning environments, barriers will be eliminated for NMALs allowing for systemic equity in online learning platforms.

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