Canarian Government Guidelines for Adult Education Scheduling

Overview

The Canarian government has issued new guidelines to improve scheduling for adult education programs, including the Baccalaureate for adults. Recognizing that adult learners have diverse personal, academic, and professional circumstances, the directives emphasize flexibility and accessibility in timetable design.

Schools must create schedules that accommodate different types of sessions — from regular study to specific doubt-resolving classes — ensuring students can attend both without feeling penalized.

Key Principles

• The guidelines are rooted in national and regional laws.
• Adult education should foster integration, catering to individual needs and societal changes.

Course Flexibility

Non-presential courses must be flexible enough to support work commitments and offer various modes, from in-person to online tutorials.

Timetable Organization

• Sessions of different subjects should be consecutive to promote continuity.
• Limited back-to-back classes to avoid overload.
• Tutor sessions, whether basic or support, must be scheduled to ensure students can follow and participate fully.
• Adult student schedules should span from the program's start to finish.
• Clear instructions are required on class durations and break times.

Objectives

The ultimate aim of these measures is to make adult education in the Canary Islands more accessible, tailored, and efficient for working adults and those balancing other responsibilities.