ADL 122 - Facilitating Adult Learning
Course Description
Discover new knowledge and skills for creating and maintaining resonance in teaching and learning situations of all kinds. Develop new skills through guided practice and by listening and responding to the voices of authors, researchers, fellow learners and teachers. Learn to identify, analyze and plan for diversity in behaviours. Emphasis will be placed on finding your own identity and integrity as an educator to develop a reflective practice.
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Increase self-awareness as a facilitator of adult learning through reflective practice
- Understand the range of facilitation methods/techniques best suited to engage adult learners in various learning settings, and for different purposes
- Describe your philosophy of teaching/facilitation
Notes
Students should expect to spend five to seven hours on coursework each week.Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education : Core Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising : Core Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning : Core Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning : Core Courses
Andrew is an Instructional Designer at the University of Calgary in Human Resources. His professional experience includes the planning, development and facilitation of programs and courses, and a strong understanding of online program design and instruction. Andrew also has many years experience working in teaching and learning, understanding important educational principles and key priorities that help learners better achieve success in their studies. Andrew has a master’s degree in Education, specializing in Work and Learning and is currently completing his Doctorate in Education, specializing in Adult Education with a focus on onboarding programs. Areas of expertise and Interest include: