Foundations of Adult Education

This course features practical strategies & effective instructional techniques for holding the attention of adult learners, thereby enhancing their educational experience.

Topics include ages & stages in adult development, characteristics of adult learners, adult learning/teaching styles, establishing instructor/learning relationships, overcoming barriers to learning, increasing adult motivation to learn, building problem solving & critical thinking skills, promoting self-learning in adults, enhancing knowledge through experiential learning, and dealing with diversity in the adult classroom.