Adult Learning Strategies and Theories
Course description: "Individuals involved in adult learning design and development benefit from a strong foundation in adult learning theories and strategies to develop effective practices. Adult learners bring unique needs, life experiences, and prior knowledge to learning situations and thrive when inclusive, motivational, and relevant applications of knowledge, concepts, and skills are utilized. In this course, foundational and emerging theories regarding how adults learn best, along with analysis of key instructional strategies, provide a solid grounding for implementing best practice in adult learning." IDT4203 at The University of Denver
Instructor: Dr. Karen Kaminski
Reflection: At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Course description: "Individuals involved in adult learning design and development benefit from a strong foundation in adult learning theories and strategies to develop effective practices. Adult learners bring unique needs, life experiences, and prior knowledge to learning situations and thrive when inclusive, motivational, and relevant applications of knowledge, concepts, and skills are utilized. In this course, foundational and emerging theories regarding how adults learn best, along with analysis of key instructional strategies, provide a solid grounding for implementing best practice in adult learning." IDT4203 at The University of Denver
Instructor: Dr. Karen Kaminski
Reflection: At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Relate foundational and emerging theories of adult learners with personal experiences to facilitate the development of authentic learning experiences
- Compare key theoretical frameworks for designing motivational and effective adult learning experiences
- Apply inclusive and learning-centered instructional strategies to improve implementation of adult learning best practices to use cases
- Evaluate learning theories and instructional strategies that help adult learners achieve their full potential