Adult Development and Transformative Learning

Catalog description

Analyzes the foundational learning theories, adult development, and transformative learning for school administrators. It examines the techniques of motivation, methodology, and evaluation in adult learning. An emphasis on social justice and advocacy for transformative learning will also be incorporated in the pedagogical structure of the course. The course further examines the transformative learning process for adults considering the socio-political, cultural, school and other factors. These influential paradigm shifts in adult learning include barriers to and motivation for transformative learning. Designed to contribute to the professional development of those individuals who work with adults and young adults in a variety of educational contexts, in either instructional or leadership capacities.