The course is designed to help you to become a successful facilitator of adult learning groups. You’ll examine the ways learners in the same group can be different, having a variety of particular characteristics and needs that the successful facilitator must take into account. You’ll learn about the power of collaborative learning, problem-based instruction, and formative assessment. And, of great importance, you’ll learn about the role of the facilitator and what makes a facilitator successful.

Course Objectives

You will be able to identify factors that contribute to learner diversity.

You will understand the special characteristics and needs of adult learners.

You will learn what constitutes effective collaborative learning.

You will understand the features of effective group structure and dynamics.

You will learn what makes collaborative tasks effective.

You will learn the features of effective assessment with adult learners.

Do you have responsibility for instruction at your workplace or in a community continuing education group? Are you a program developer who wants to move into face-to-face instruction? Understanding adult learning theory and the principles of adult education, as well as the unique characteristics and needs of adult learners, will prepare you to meet your course goals and the broader social goals that are part of any adult learning program. This course can prepare you to achieve your goals and the goals of your adult learners.

No teacher training is necessary for you to benefit from this course, but you need a strong desire to learn and a willingness to practice what you learn.