Loading...

Course Description

Explore the teaching and learning transaction, from the learner's perspective, by researching and reflecting on both the current literature and your own experiential understanding of how adults learn. Come prepared to learn about yourself as a learner and to develop new sensitivities to the diversity in styles and needs through interaction with your classmates and the instructor.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of and assumptions about adult learners
  • Differentiate foundational theories of adult learning
  • Discover the role of experience and culture in adult learning
  • Identify styles of and approaches to adult learning
  • Examine diverse contexts of adult learning
  • Apply reflective thought to connect theory to practice

Topics of instruction:

  • Theories and Styles of Adult Learning
  • Self-Directed Learning
  • Motivation in Adult Learning
  • Transformative Learning
  • Experiential Learning
  • Holistic (Body and Spirit) Learning
  • Cognitive Learning
  • Culture and Contexts of Adult Learning
  • Critical Perspectives of Adult Learning

Notes

Students should expect to spend five to seven hours on course work each week.

Loading...
Enrol Now - Select a section to enrol in
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 02, 2025 to Aug 19, 2025
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $649.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Edition: 1st
Authors: Merriam and Bierema
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1118130575

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Note that the textbook is also available as an ebook from UCalgary Library.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Note: This course will be delivered in a condensed format. Expect to spend approximately 8-10 hours per week on course work.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Nov 17, 2025
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Edition: 1st
Authors: Merriam and Bierema
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1118130575

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Note that the textbook is also available as an ebook from UCalgary Library.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Mar 16, 2026
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Edition: 1st
Authors: Merriam and Bierema
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1118130575

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Note that the textbook is also available as an ebook from UCalgary Library.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 31, 2026 to Jun 08, 2026
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Edition: 1st
Authors: Merriam and Bierema
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1118130575

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Note that the textbook is also available as an ebook from UCalgary Library.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 30, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Edition: 1st
Authors: Merriam and Bierema
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1118130575

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Note that the textbook is also available as an ebook from UCalgary Library.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Required fields are indicated by .