Andragogy and the field of adult learning is a dense and complex area of study. Anyone working with adults or providing/designing learning opportunities for them could benefit from a deeper understanding of how adults learn, how they differ from younger students, and how to design learning experiences with their needs in mind. The prerequisite to this course created a solid foundation for adults who work with adults, but there is much more knowledge to be gained in this area. This course will add to the foundational knowledge to include more theory on learning, theory on teaching, human resource development, neuroscience, concepts beyond Andragogy, as well as diversity and inclusion. The exercises and journals will remain centered on application and experiences that the learner can use in their own work to demonstrate their understanding.
NOTE: This course is not applicable toward Adult Education preliminary credential in California.
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for anyone looking to hone skills in designing and facilitating professional learning experiences for other adults (workshops, trainings, presentations, courses) by understanding adult learning theory and implementing skills to reach their adult learners. Anyone in any field who would like to better understand how to support adult learners may find this course beneficial.
Course Materials: Text, The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (10th Edition) by Malcolm Knowles, Elwood Holton III, Richard Swanson, and Petra Robinson available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. Ebook and paperback versions are available. NOTE: This is the same text book that was used in the previous course, EDU-X797R. If you have it already, you do not need to repurchase it.
Optional Course Materials: Text, Students may also choose to purchase this optional textbook for further learning, this is not a required purchase. Suggested readings will be listed in modules as optional. Improving Schools - Simple Approaches and Understandings to Realize-Growth by Kevin Popadines. Available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. Ebook and paperback versions are available.
Technical Requirements
Prerequisites:
None, but it is recommended that you take EDU-X797R, Understanding the Adult Learner -- Theory and Skills to Become a More Effective Professional Learning Designer and Facilitator prior to this course for foundational knowledge.
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