EAD 505 Adult Learning Theory

Adult Learning Theory explores the major concepts in the field of adult learning. This course will provide advanced study of adult learning theory, philosophical foundations of adult education, and current research relating to specific issues and approaches for facilitating adult education in training, business, and educational contexts. 

Credits

6

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Explore the role and characteristics of the adult learner in the 21st century through identifying and evaluating information from a variety of sources.
3. Compare research articles on adult education theory analyzing different research methodologies.
4. Identify current diversity issues and ethical challenges in adult education and produce relevant recommendations based on research of best practices.
5. Evaluate the implications of adult learning theory in real-world context.