Why Mindquest Works
- Adult learners develop academic readiness for college-level study
- Courses introduce adults to college culture: habits of mind, values, and expectations.
- Learners develop skills and ease in studying and writing using computers and the Internet.
- Learner-centered focus in text and assignments is woven throughout the courses.
- Content is relevant to adult lives, interests and goals.
- Assignments draw on students’ prior knowledge and their interpretation of the text.
Benefits to Learners
Students can work at the learning center, at home or another site whenever it’s convenient for them. Childcare and transportation problems are lessened or eliminated for those working remotely. All students get individualized learning. Completion of modules and courses brings a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy to adult learners.
Benefits to ABE Programs
A comprehensive online curriculum adds innovative materials to your program offerings. You will have curriculum which fills the niche between secondary and postsecondary levels. You can attract new learners to your program. MQA fits into the ABE state transitions to Postsecondary Education Initiative.
