CRES 822 Instructional Strategies for the Adult Learner

Students will examine andragogical theories while exploring the principles and unique attributes of the adult learner. Students will reflect on their current teaching philosophy and how to adapt to meet the needs of the adult learner. Students will apply andragogical theory and principles to inform contemporary course design. By the end of this course, students will design a graduate level course based on best practices for adult learning.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. Analyze current andragogical theories guiding evidence-based teaching.
2. Discuss the unique characteristics and challenges faced by the adult learner.
3. Design a course using andragogical theory and teaching strategies.
4. Create measurable course objectives for the adult learner.
5. Apply andragogical concepts to create learning activities that create learning opportunities for the adult learner.
6. Revise existing teaching philosophy to align with andragogical principles.