XAED 10100 - Foundations for Adult Learning
Course description
Enhance your skills as an educator, trainer, or program leader by building a solid foundation in adult learning. In this course, you will explore the core principles of adult learning and see how they apply to your learners’ needs. You’ll evaluate key theories, including Indigenous Ways of Knowing, apply these theories to your own teaching or training context, and design activities grounded in Universal Design for Learning. With guidance from experienced adult learning experts, you will create an action plan to implement inclusive, learner-centred strategies and gain the confidence you need to support adult learners.
Learner outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
- describe the key principles of adult learning and how they relate to the needs of adult learners.
- evaluate major adult learning theories to determine their applicability to adult learning contexts.
- apply adult learning theories to the design of instructional activities and justify their use in specific educational scenarios.
- apply Universal Design for Learning principles to adult learning environments to promote inclusive experiences.
- develop an action plan for implementing learner-centred strategies that are grounded in adult learning theory.
Notes
Digital Badge
Students who successfully complete this course earn a digital badge through MyCreds™. Digital badges verify your demonstrated knowledge and skills in the foundations for adult learning. Learn more about this digital badge.
Applies towards:
- Adult Education and Learning Development Extension Certificate : Required Courses