Overview
Welcome to Leadership 627, the Theory and Practice of Adult Education! This page contains important information about the course, including what you will be learning, how you will be assessed, and how you can fully participate in this learning experience. Be sure to read all the information below before beginning Unit 1.
Course Description
Learners will be introduced to principles and practices of adult education. Focusing on facilitation methods and instructional design, this course develops practical skills necessary to teach adults. Whether in a classroom, other formal learning context or workplace, the class will explore how leaders are all teachers. This course equips leaders to facilitate transformational learning experiences that are learner-centered, supportive, well-organized and based on critical inquiry in the context of practice.
The syllabus includes key information about the course schedule, assignments, and policies. Please read the full course syllabus, which you will find at the bottom of this page. For information on how to navigate through this course on Moodle, see here.
Course Outcomes
- Develop service-oriented leadership insight, skills, and values that promote a framework for successful adult learning and achievement.
- Articulate a justified, worldview-based vision for adult learning.
- Categorize and appraise various approaches to adult learning.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to adult learning.
- Categorize and appraise various approaches to adult learning assessment.
- Design a lesson or session based on your synthesis of perspectives, themes and ideas.
Required Texts
For access, please see the activity below labeled ‘Course Textbooks’ and then click on ‘See current reading list’. The permalinks are also provided; however, you will need to be signed in on the TWU library main page for them to work.
Below links do not work
- Brookfield, S. (2013). Powerful Techniques for Teaching Adults. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. permalink
- Silberman, M. L., & Biech, E. (2015). Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples, and Tips (4th ed.). Wiley. permalink
Optional Text
- Brookfield, Stephen and Preskill, S. (2016). The Discussion Book: 50 Great Ways to Get People Talking. San Francisco: Jossey Bass. *This is an excellent resource book. permalink
Course Activities & Assessments
| Assessment | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bi-Weekly Reading Responses | 50% |
| Discussion Posts | 18% |
| Adult Learning Design | 20% |
| Adult Learning Design - Peer Review | 12% |
It will be assumed that you have read, understand, and agree to the information provided at the ‘Academic Dishonesty Policy’ link below. If you have any questions at all please contact your instructor.
Graduate Level Writing Standards
For students in 627, graduate level writing standards following APA 7 are expected. Please consult the OWL Purdue website for guidance and seek assistance from the TWU Writing Center and writing coaches as needed. Assignments have rubrics that attribute some marks to APA formatting and cannot be graded as fully meeting expectations if there are APA errors. That said, your conceptual understanding remains of primary importance. It is your responsibility to ensure polished work to the highest standard of which you are capable. This demands meticulous attention to detail, which will become more ‘natural’ with practice. Please seek any necessary clarification from your instructor.
Learning Cafe
You will notice that there is a ‘Learning Cafe’ section on the site. This is a place for you to interact about things going on, share resources and generally get to know one another. Your posts don’t have to be course related. Some units may have prompts for you to share your thoughts and ideas with your peers. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow learners and learn from one another!