Department of Adult and Continuing Education

Under the leadership of Dr. A. I. Gbenro, the Department of Adult and Continuing Education offers a B.Ed. Adult and Continuing Education program. The department focuses on the principles and practices of adult learning, lifelong education, and community development. It prepares educators and facilitators to design and deliver effective learning programs for diverse adult populations. Graduates are equipped to empower individuals and communities through education, promoting personal and professional growth at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.

What is Adult and Continuing Education About?

Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) is a branch of education that provides learning opportunities for adults and individuals outside the traditional school system. It is designed to help people acquire new knowledge, improve professional skills, complete formal education, or develop competencies for personal, social, and economic advancement.

The discipline serves diverse groups, including working professionals, school leavers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders, retirees, and lifelong learners. Programmes may include literacy education, vocational and technical training, professional development, distance learning, community education, and lifelong learning initiatives.

Adult and Continuing Education aims to empower individuals to adapt to changing social, economic, and technological environments while promoting lifelong learning, self-reliance, active citizenship, and sustainable development. It plays a vital role in reducing illiteracy, enhancing workforce productivity, improving quality of life, and supporting national development.

At Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo (EAUED), the programme equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to plan, manage, and deliver educational programmes for adult learners, community development initiatives, and continuing professional education in both public and private sectors.