HE 510: Teaching Adult Learners Facilitator: Nichole M. Ray, Ph.D. July 12, pm-9pm EST.

6/23/2016Ray, EADU 7020, T012 Your Facilitator Ph.D., Adult Education; M.Ed., Adult Ed.; B.A. English Literature (UGA) Instructor, Kaplan U. Lecturer, Institute for Women’s Studies, UGA Courses Taught:  Adult Learning  Adult Development  Student Learning Methods Assessment  Foundations of Higher Education  Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education  Qualitative Research Design and Fieldwork  Women’s Studies

6/23/2016Ray, EADU 7020, Sum083 Course Overview Overview of Adult Learning Assumptions About Adult Learners Course Overview Assignments Course Policies Questions/Comments

Overview of Adult Learning

5 Research in Adult Learning What are the major areas of research within Adult Learning?  Self-Directed Learning  Transformational Learning  Critical Reflection  Diverse Learners  Experiential Learning  Learning to Learn

6/23/2016Ray, EADU 7020, Sum086 Emergent Trends and Issues in Adult Learning Context and Culture Practical Theorizing Distance Learning Emotions and Learning Spirituality Gender, Sexual Identity, Race, Class Program Planning Cultural and Media Studies Adult Learning in the context of Development and Cognition

Understanding Assumptions About Adult Learning and Learners

Food for Thought… What do we know about “learner-centered” approaches to the teaching-learning interaction? How have you experienced “learner-centered” approaches in your academic career? What challenges may exist as both facilitators and learners work together to create these approaches and environments?

Class Overview Introduction Adult Learner Context Adult Learning Theories and Methods (I & II) New Approaches to Adult Learners Teaching Adult Learners with Style Learning and Development Aging, Cognition, Memory and the Brain Online Teaching and Learning Final Reflection

Assignments Weekly Discussion Posts Andragogy Reflection (Unit 3) Syllabus Construction (Unit 7) Wiki Assignments  Project Overview (Unit 4)  Article Review (Unit 5)  Introduction and Outline (Unit 7)  Course Project (Unit 9)

Class Policies Due Dates Due Dates  All assignments are due by 12 am on Wednesday (Tues night)  New units begin on Wednesday Late Policy Late Policy  10 point daily deduction for late work  Please keep me posted on any issues that you may have that can affect your work in the class.

Discussion Board Participation Expectations Active participation is mandatory Active participation is mandatory No “minimum” posts; No “minimum” posts; Participate throughout the unit Participate throughout the unit Review the rubrics for discussion posts and other assignments Review the rubrics for discussion posts and other assignments Posts should be substantive, critically reflective and should reflect understanding and engagement with class readings Posts should be substantive, critically reflective and should reflect understanding and engagement with class readings Discussion posts cannot be made up with additional work Discussion posts cannot be made up with additional work

Instructor Information I can be reached via at: I can be reached via at:   AIM: Mon/Wed, 2pm-3pm (AIM id: nray77)  Feel free to contact me if you need to arrange a phone conversation regarding the course.  Questions/Comments??

6/23/2016Ray, EADU 7020, Sum0814 References Brookfield, S. (1995). Adult learning: An Overview. In A. Tuinjman (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford: Pergamon Press. Merriam, S. B. & Caffarella, R. (1999). Learning in adulthood. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.