SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 2:44:49 AMADLTED 601 Course Outline as of Fall 2024

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 601Title:  ADLT LEARNER TEACH/LEAR  
Full Title:  Understanding the Adult Learner: Teach/Learn Modalities
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled02 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled4.001 min.Lab Scheduled8.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total8.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 8.00 

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
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Catalog Description:
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This course is designed to introduce potential or new teachers to the special needs and learning modalities of adult learners. Topics will focus on the differences between K-12 teaching and Adult Education in a higher education setting.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course is designed to introduce potential or new teachers to the special needs and learning modalities of adult learners. Topics will focus on the differences between K-12 teaching and Adult Education in a higher education setting.
(Non-Credit Course)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Explain how to engage adult learners in a higher education setting.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the differences between K-12 learners and adult learners in a higher education setting
2. Describe and define a range of learning modalities and how they are suited to teaching adult learners

Topics and Scope
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I. Characteristics of Adult Learners
    A. Motivating adult learners
    B. Exploring adult student characteristics
    C. Differentiating between adolescent and adult learners
         1. Pedagogy--defining characteristics
         2. Androgogy--defining characteristics
II. Exploring Learning Modalities
    A. Seven Key Learning Styles
         1. Visual/Spatial
         2. Aural/Auditory/Musical
         3. Verbal/Linguistic
         4. Physical/Kinesthetic
         5. Logical/Mathematical
         6. Social/Interpersonal
         7. Solitary/Intrapersonal
    B. Teaching Outside Your Own Learning Style
    C. Tools for Assessing Learning Styles
III. Researching Adult Learning and Its Application in the Classroom

Assignments:
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1. Assessing own learning styles/self-evaluation
2. Group discussion and presentation about adult learning
3. Active participation in classroom query
4. Read and Discuss reference materials

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 10%
Self-evaluation
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 20%
Read reference materials, analyze data and formulate presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
70 - 70%
Learning styles inventory; attendance and participation in class activities and discussions


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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