Methods of Teaching in Adult Education

Catalog description

This course is a study of methods, tools, and assessment procedures used in facilitating adult learning in a variety of professional settings. Emphasis is on the planning and preparation processes for delivering leader-led effective group and individual training activities in short term programs such as workshops, seminars, project meetings, online tutorials and webinars, and individualized, self-paced study projects, and developing and managing group and individual assessment strategies to monitor outcomes of learning. The knowledge and skills which are necessary for the professional roles of an instructional specialist such as a facilitator, trainer, or teacher of adults are emphasized throughout this course.