EDUC 7601 - Introduction to Adult Education

This course familiarizes teachers with the field of adult education and its major components. This course explores the theoretical underpinnings of adult learning and how these take shape In today’s adult education classrooms. The course includes an emphasis on the skills needed for adults to transition to deeper engagement within their communities, high school completion, and increasing achievement in careers and post-secondary settings. Sections of the course concentrate on many of the essential components of adult basic learning, including effective communication, numeracy, and literacy.

Credits: 4 credits