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Facilitating Adult Learning Groups
Teaching & Academics
This course introduces you to the field of andragogy - the theory and practice of education for adults - and shows you how to lead diverse adult learning groups, particularly learners from the same workplace. You will learn how to identify learners’ needs and to structure a learning environment to meet them. If you want to expand your understanding of this fascinating field, this is your chance - register now!
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Facilitating Adult Learning Groups
In this free online course, you will learn how to facilitate an effective non-academic, adult learning program.
This course introduces you to the field of andragogy - the theory and practice of education for adults - and shows you how to lead diverse adult learning groups, particularly learners from the same workplace. You will learn how to identify learners’ needs and to structure a learning environment to meet them. If you want to expand your understanding of this fascinating field, this is your chance - register now!
Course description
Course module
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8 Lessons
Skillful Facilitation of Adult Learning Groups
This module will teach you the qualities that make adult learners special. You will learn why and how the theory and practices are different for facilitation of non-academic adult learning programs than for academic programs. You will see that the facilitator is a skilled professional who has a clear understanding of the roles of all members.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to the Adult Learning Environment
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3.Principles, Characteristics, and Needs of Adult Learners
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4.Introduction to Adult Collaborative Learning Environments
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5.Adult Collaborative Learning Roles and Practices
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6.Problem Solving and Adult Collaborative Learning
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7.Formative Assessment and Adult Learners
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8.Lesson Summary
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