Deeper Understanding of the Adult Learner – Theory and Application for Adults Teaching Adults

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Course Description

Further Explore Adult Learning for Professional Development Facilitation

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.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for any educator 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 the adult learner.

Course Materials: Text, The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (9th 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.

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.

Course Options

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EDU-X716S – 004 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504

Deeper Understanding of the Adult Learner – Theory and Application for Adults Teaching Adults

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
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$504
Online Self-Paced
Kevin Popadines

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What You Will Learn

  • Strengthen understanding and ability to apply the six assumptions of Andragogy, the Andragogical Process Model, as well as the Practice Model
  • Gain an understanding of theories of learning so they can relate profounders and interpreters, as well as elemental and holistic models to adult learning
  • Gain an understanding of theories of teaching to better apply this knowledge set to teaching situations involving adults
  • Gain an understanding of human resource development and how this relates to adult learning and learners
  • Gain an understanding of how not all adult learners fit in with Andragogy and how differences in adult learners should be understood and addressed
  • Gain an understanding of diversity and inclusion and how this understanding and an intentional approach is not just the right practice but a valuable practice in meeting adult learners' needs
  • Gain an understanding of Neuroscience and how better understanding the brain can help those working with adult learners in meeting their instructional needs
  • Apply in real situations the course knowledge gained from all previous objectives

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Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
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