EDU 210 - Teaching the Adult Learner1 credit hour - Three hours weekly; five weeks.
Learn about theory and teaching methods related to instructing the adult learner. Focus on identifying principles of adult learning, adult learning styles and motivation. Emphasizes understanding techniques and teaching strategies that work to create an active learning community for adult learners.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss current research findings relative to adult learning.
- Describe the characteristics of adult learning and their impact on classroom instruction.
- Explain how the instructor can influence the motivational needs of the adult learner.
- Identify strategies to create an active learning environment.
- Discuss the various influences on developing a learning community.
- Recognize how one’s own behavior contributes to the establishment of a positive learning environment.
- Examine a variety of methods for formative classroom assessment.
- Examine strategies for designing and implementing effective presentation for the adult audience.
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