Teaching Methods, Teaching Training and Adult Education. A Survey in the Molise Region

In adult education, the initial and in-service training of teachers appears to be a potential issue. The survey presented here involved the teachers of the Centers for Adult Education (CPIA) in Molise, a region in southern Italy. Teachers filled a questionnaire structured in five sections. The first section is related to previous experiences and motivation that led them to work in adult education, the second on their training, the third on the methodologies, the fifth on collaboration among colleagues, the sixth is related to desires and expectations. The results highlighted several positive elements and some critical issues, offering insights on possible actions to support them. The main positive result is the high motivation of teachers that choose to work in adult education, often gained from prior experience. On the other hand, a negative element emerged: the gaps in initial training. The results allow us to offer suggestions for interventions to support teachers: digital literacy and support to create professional communities of practice.