EDLB-820 : Adult Learning Principles

Class Program
Credits 3

Learning is in every component of the human experience. Understanding how adults learn and apply expertise to practical everyday situations provides the student opportunities to broaden understandings regarding the capacity of the human mind, what motivates learning and as future leaders, empowers others. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of adult education emphasizing those theories, models, and principles applied to the workplace and other adult learning venues. Students will explore adult learning in different contexts and become acquainted with the main debate as well as the philosophies and methodologies utilized within adult education.