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Course Description

This course explores the principles and processes of adult learning and serves as a foundation for all modules of the Adult Learning and Development Program. You will explore how adults learn by critically examining both historical and current research, and reflect on your own experiences. You will examine the principles of adult learning, with the aim of translating theory into practices that work for the modern workplace and support the development of twenty-first century learning skills. You will develop a new appreciation for the diversity of your audiences, including differences in knowledge and experience, learning preferences, motivations and potential learning barriers. Through research and exploration of current trends, you will be exposed to best practices for designing and delivering exceptional learning experiences that transfer into performance improvement on the job.

Online Course: 3-5 hours of work per week (including discussion, assignments, readings, research)

Learner Outcomes

Critical Performance Statement:
By the end of this course/program, professionals will have demonstrated the ability to examine the principles and processes of adult learning for their application during the design and delivery of learning experiences for contemporary workplaces.

Learning Outcomes:
To achieve the critical performance described above, professionals will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Consider the principles of adult learning, and how they are applied in the development of learning experiences.
  2. Develop an appreciation for the diversity of adult audiences, including differences in knowledge and experience, learning preferences, motivations and potential learning barriers.
  3. Explain the role of learners, adult educators, and learning organizations in improving performance and advancing professional development.
  4. Review models of learning experience design for their application in technology selection, developing solutions and meeting learner needs.
  5. Explore current trends in education that are influencing how learning is designed and delivered today.

Notes

Learning Evaluation Plan:

During the course/program, professionals will demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

  • Collaboration: Participation in Online Discussion
  • Group Research Activities
  • Case Study
  • eJournal

Prerequisites

The course requires a computer and online access to the OISE course environment, as well as the ability to connect online to other websites and resources as required. Important: You may require the ability to download tools and software in order to experiment with various technologies. We will encourage you to get comfortable with creating accounts with various social media sources (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).

Recommendations

Materials/Recommended Readings:

All articles and reading material will be provided by the instructor and will be made available online through the course learning environment.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
May 09, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 2, 2024, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Aug 29, 2024
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 4, 2024, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 05, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 29, 2024, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 28, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 21, 2024, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 16, 2025 to Mar 06, 2025
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 9, 2025, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

Section Title
Introduction to Adult Learning
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 06, 2025 to Apr 24, 2025
Total Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
WLD Course Fee non-credit $965.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 27, 2025, 11:59pm EST. If the "Add to Cart" button is still available, late registration is possible for this course.

Note: This course is facilitator-led and paced into asynchronous weekly modules. Learners will be assessed based on a combination of individual assignments, group assignments, and consistent engagement in weekly online discussions.

You will need a device connected to the internet to access the online learning platform from a browser.  While there are no required class meeting times, your facilitator may host live virtual sessions  (optional, but recommended). Dates and times for these sessions will be announced in-course.

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