Course Description
This course provides an introduction to adult learning theory. Students will explore adult developmental issues, theories of motivation, as well as discover strategies and methodologies for increasing learning. The course goal is to assist students in enhancing their own learning and teaching skills.
Your Adjunct Professor: Mr. Rich Wersinger. To learn more about your professor, you're invited to visit the About Us pages on his Web site, RJWconsulting.org.
Contact me:
Use e-mail: primary address = rwersinger@warnerpacific.edu
Secondary address = rich@rjwconsulting.org
Course Topics
- The Adult Learner
- Self-Directed Learning
- Resources for Self-Directed Learning
- Learning Communities (Peer and Group Learning)
- Theories of Motivation
- The Learning Journey
- Learning and the Lifecycle
- Learning, Stress, and Life Balance
- Learning Preferences
- Types of Learning
- Learning Styles
- Learning Methodologies
- Learning & Change
- Assessing and Evaluating Learning via Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation
- Calculating a Return on Investment
- Transformational Learning
Course Objectives
- Upon completion of this course, each student will be able
to:
- Describe the characteristics of the adult learner.
- Identify opportunities for self-directed learning.
- Define the role of learning and development within the human lifecycle.
- Develop strategies for overcoming barriers to learning.
- Identify learning styles and preferences.
- Create a strategy for addressing the various learning styles.
- Design, develop, and deliver a learning activity that employs a variety of learning techniques.
- Apply learning evaluation and assessment techniques.
- Critically reflect upon their own learning experiences.
Workshops:
- Schedule
- Workshop One, Feb. 16, 2006
- Workshop Two, Feb. 23, 2006
- Workshop Three, Mar. 2, 2006
- Workshop Four, Mar. 9, 2006
- Workshop Five, Mar. 16, 2006
Course Outcomes
- Links and Due Dates
- Personal Learning Journal: Due Workshop Five
- Essay: Due Workshop Three
- Field Study: Due Workshop Four
- Group Presentation: Given during Workshop Five
TEXTBOOKS
- The following materials will be used in Principles of Adult
Learning:
- Conner, M. L. (2004). Learn More Now: 10 Simple Steps to Learning Better, Smarter, and Faster. NY. John Wiley & Sons
- Kolb, D. (1993). Learning-styles Inventory. Boston, MA. TRG Hay/McBer Publishers.
WEBSITES
Multiple Intelligences For Adult Literacy and Education's Assessment: Find Your Strengths! online diagnosis of multiple intelligences. Accessed February 13, 2006 at http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
SUPPLEMENTAL (Materials Provided to Student by Instructor in Class)
Zielinski, D. (Ed). (2001). Adult learning in your classroom. Minneapolis, MN. Lakewood Publications.
- Workshop One:
- Zemke, R., and Zemke, S. (Mar. 1984).30 Things We Know For Sure About Adult Learning. Innovation abstracts. 6, (8).