AET/500
Foundations of Adult Learning Theory
Online
Format
$1620
Estimated Tuition
3 credits
Total credits
6 weeks
Course length
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Foundations of Adult Learning Theory
Course level: EDU Graduate
This course focuses on the role of the school principal as a catalyst for developing and for maintaining collaborations with families, business and community groups, and the media to support a school’s vision and programs. Candidates analyze the research on school and community relations and its implications for their particular school. They also examine ways of learning about the nature of community resources, interests, and needs; establishing reciprocal relationships; the use of conflict resolution and decision making tools; and ethical issues when working with families, business, community, and media groups. In addition, candidates plan a social action project that involves school, families, community, and the media. This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Arkansas and Kentucky.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.
What you'll learn
Course skills and outcomes
Week 1
- Examine the history of adult learning and andragogy.
- Evaluate the impact of federal mandates on adult education and training.
- Compare andragogical and pedagogical theories.
- Analyze current trends and developments in the field of adult education and training.
Week 2
- Evaluate key adult learning theories.
- Analyze the fundamental principles of adult learning.
- Compare traditional and non-traditional instructional models.
Week 3
- Evaluate the impact of learning styles on adult learning.
- Analyze the adult learning process and experience.
- Determine the relationship between transformative learning and adult education.
- Compare the models of experiential learning.
Week 4
- Examine the biological and psychological development of adult learners.
- Evaluate the influences of sociocultural perspectives on learning development.
- Determine cognitive development in adulthood.
- Analyze multiple intelligences in adult learners.
Week 5
- Evaluate the purposes of adult education and training
- Compare the types of providers for adult education and training.
- Differentiate strategies for promoting critical thinking skills in adult education.
- Examine motivation strategies for adult learners.
Week 6
- Assess formal and informal adult education and training settings.
- Evaluate the implications of learning in the digital age.
- Determine the most common challenges in an adult education setting or training environment.
- Examine the effect of cultural diversity on the adult learning environment.
