This course will introduce students to the theory, concepts, and practices of program planning, evaluation, and instructional methods in adult education/learning contexts.
Required Readings
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Pratt, D. D. (2002). Good teaching: One size fits all? New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 93(1), 5-15.
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Gadbow, N. F. (2002). Teaching all learners as if they are special. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 93(1), 51-61.
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Heimlich, J. E., & Norland, E. (2002). Teaching style: Where are we now? New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 93(1), 17-25.
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Ross-Gordon, J. M. (2002). Effective teaching of adults: Themes and conclusions. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 93(1), 85-91.
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Rogers, J. (2007). Chapter 1: Adult learners: What you need to know. In Adults learning (5th ed.) (pp. 6-43). New York: McGraw Hill. Ebook.
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Nesbit, T, Leach, L. & Foley, G. (2004). Chapter 5: Teaching adults. In G. Foley (Ed.), Dimensions of adult learning: Adult education and training in the global era (pp. 74-96). Berkshire, UK: McGraw-Hill. Ebook.
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Merriam, S. B. (2008). New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2008. doi:10.1002/ace.300.
Read at least one article from this special issue about adult learning theory.
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Kaiser, L.M., Kaminski, K. and Foley, J.M. (2013). New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013. doi:10.1002/ace.20039.
Read at least one article from this special issue about transfer of learning. |
Buskist, W. and Groccia, J. E. (2011). New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011. doi:10.1002/tl.462.
Read at least one article from this special issue about evidence based teaching. |
Supplementary Readings
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Johnson-Bailey, J., & Cervero, R. (1997). Negotiating power dynamics in workshops. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 76, 41-50. doi:10.1002/ace.7604
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